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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,725.36, 506,086.70 and 187,759.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,725.36, 506,086.70 and 187,759.34 is: 281,360.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,725.36 : 506,086.70 = 187,759.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,725.36/506,086.70 = 187,759.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,725.36x = 506,086.70 × 187,759.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,725.36x = 95,022,504,774.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,022,504,774.78/337,725.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,360.29

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