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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,663, 465,989.58 and 186,760.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,663, 465,989.58 and 186,760.12 is: 257,737.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,663 : 465,989.58 = 186,760.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,663/465,989.58 = 186,760.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,663x = 465,989.58 × 186,760.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,663x = 87,028,269,879.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,028,269,879.55/337,663
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,737.06

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