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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,657.52, 465,979.56 and 186,755.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,657.52, 465,979.56 and 186,755.60 is: 257,729.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,657.52 : 465,979.56 = 186,755.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,657.52/465,979.56 = 186,755.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,657.52x = 465,979.56 × 186,755.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,657.52x = 87,024,292,315.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,024,292,315.54/337,657.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,729.47

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