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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,672.08, 465,981.72 and 186,768.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,672.08, 465,981.72 and 186,768.96 is: 257,737.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,672.08 : 465,981.72 = 186,768.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,672.08/465,981.72 = 186,768.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,672.08x = 465,981.72 × 186,768.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,672.08x = 87,030,921,223.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,030,921,223.41/337,672.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,737.98

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