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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,673.58, 465,983.79 and 186,770.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,673.58, 465,983.79 and 186,770.46 is: 257,740.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,673.58 : 465,983.79 = 186,770.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,673.58/465,983.79 = 186,770.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,673.58x = 465,983.79 × 186,770.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,673.58x = 87,032,006,810.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,032,006,810.84/337,673.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,740.05

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