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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,735.92, 506,268.48 and 188,044.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,735.92, 506,268.48 and 188,044.64 is: 281,880.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,735.92 : 506,268.48 = 188,044.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,735.92/506,268.48 = 188,044.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,735.92x = 506,268.48 × 188,044.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,735.92x = 95,201,074,064.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,201,074,064.95/337,735.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,880.22

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