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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,662, 465,988.20 and 186,759.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,662, 465,988.20 and 186,759.12 is: 257,735.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,662 : 465,988.20 = 186,759.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,662/465,988.20 = 186,759.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,662x = 465,988.20 × 186,759.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,662x = 87,027,546,162.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,027,546,162.38/337,662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,735.68

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