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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,675.84, 465,994.56 and 186,778.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,675.84, 465,994.56 and 186,778.24 is: 257,755.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,675.84 : 465,994.56 = 186,778.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,675.84/465,994.56 = 186,778.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,675.84x = 465,994.56 × 186,778.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,675.84x = 87,037,643,766.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,037,643,766.37/337,675.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,755.02

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