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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,644.90, 465,882.57 and 186,712.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,644.90, 465,882.57 and 186,712.74 is: 257,626.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,644.90 : 465,882.57 = 186,712.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,644.90/465,882.57 = 186,712.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,644.90x = 465,882.57 × 186,712.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,644.90x = 86,986,211,162.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,986,211,162.94/337,644.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,626.31

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