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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,657.36, 465,935.88 and 186,751.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,657.36, 465,935.88 and 186,751.12 is: 257,699.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,657.36 : 465,935.88 = 186,751.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,657.36/465,935.88 = 186,751.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,657.36x = 465,935.88 × 186,751.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,657.36x = 87,014,047,438.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,014,047,438.19/337,657.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,699.25

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