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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,656.02, 465,977.49 and 186,754.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,656.02, 465,977.49 and 186,754.10 is: 257,727.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,656.02 : 465,977.49 = 186,754.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,656.02/465,977.49 = 186,754.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,656.02x = 465,977.49 × 186,754.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,656.02x = 87,023,206,765.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,023,206,765.21/337,656.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,727.40

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