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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,628.76, 465,919.74 and 186,722.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,628.76, 465,919.74 and 186,722.52 is: 257,672.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,628.76 : 465,919.74 = 186,722.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,628.76/465,919.74 = 186,722.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,628.76x = 465,919.74 × 186,722.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,628.76x = 86,997,707,970.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,997,707,970.54/337,628.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,672.68

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