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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,750.24, 466,077.36 and 186,844

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,750.24, 466,077.36 and 186,844 is: 257,834.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,750.24 : 466,077.36 = 186,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,750.24/466,077.36 = 186,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,750.24x = 466,077.36 × 186,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,750.24x = 87,083,758,251.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,083,758,251.84/337,750.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,834.78

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