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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,660.02, 465,983.02 and 186,758.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,660.02, 465,983.02 and 186,758.10 is: 257,732.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,660.02 : 465,983.02 = 186,758.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,660.02/465,983.02 = 186,758.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,660.02x = 465,983.02 × 186,758.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,660.02x = 87,026,103,447.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,026,103,447.46/337,660.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,732.92

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