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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,713.92, 466,056.96 and 186,824.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,713.92, 466,056.96 and 186,824.96 is: 257,824.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,713.92 : 466,056.96 = 186,824.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,713.92/466,056.96 = 186,824.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,713.92x = 466,056.96 × 186,824.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,713.92x = 87,071,072,909.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,071,072,909.72/337,713.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,824.95

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