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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,682.08, 465,995.52 and 186,778.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,682.08, 465,995.52 and 186,778.96 is: 257,751.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,682.08 : 465,995.52 = 186,778.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,682.08/465,995.52 = 186,778.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,682.08x = 465,995.52 × 186,778.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,682.08x = 87,038,158,590.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,038,158,590.26/337,682.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,751.78

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