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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,661, 465,986.82 and 186,758.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,661, 465,986.82 and 186,758.12 is: 257,734.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,661 : 465,986.82 = 186,758.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,661/465,986.82 = 186,758.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,661x = 465,986.82 × 186,758.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,661x = 87,026,822,447.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,026,822,447.98/337,661
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,734.30

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