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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,662.02, 465,985.78 and 186,760.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,662.02, 465,985.78 and 186,760.10 is: 257,735.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,662.02 : 465,985.78 = 186,760.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,662.02/465,985.78 = 186,760.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,662.02x = 465,985.78 × 186,760.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,662.02x = 87,027,550,871.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,027,550,871.38/337,662.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,735.68

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