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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,660, 465,985.44 and 186,757.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,660, 465,985.44 and 186,757.12 is: 257,732.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,660 : 465,985.44 = 186,757.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,660/465,985.44 = 186,757.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,660x = 465,985.44 × 186,757.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,660x = 87,026,098,736.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,026,098,736.33/337,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,732.92

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