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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,656, 465,979.92 and 186,753.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,656, 465,979.92 and 186,753.12 is: 257,727.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,656 : 465,979.92 = 186,753.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,656/465,979.92 = 186,753.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,656x = 465,979.92 × 186,753.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,656x = 87,023,203,917.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,023,203,917.35/337,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,727.40

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