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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,662.27, 465,968.30 and 186,759.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,662.27, 465,968.30 and 186,759.27 is: 257,724.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,662.27 : 465,968.30 = 186,759.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,662.27/465,968.30 = 186,759.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,662.27x = 465,968.30 × 186,759.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,662.27x = 87,023,898,617.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,023,898,617.34/337,662.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,724.67

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