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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,629.76, 465,921.12 and 186,723.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,629.76, 465,921.12 and 186,723.52 is: 257,674.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,629.76 : 465,921.12 = 186,723.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,629.76/465,921.12 = 186,723.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,629.76x = 465,921.12 × 186,723.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,629.76x = 86,998,431,568.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,998,431,568.74/337,629.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,674.06

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