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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,656.52, 465,978.18 and 186,754.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,656.52, 465,978.18 and 186,754.60 is: 257,728.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,656.52 : 465,978.18 = 186,754.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,656.52/465,978.18 = 186,754.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,656.52x = 465,978.18 × 186,754.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,656.52x = 87,023,568,614.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,023,568,614.63/337,656.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,728.09

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