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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,797.36, 466,159.68 and 186,894

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,797.36, 466,159.68 and 186,894 is: 257,913.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,797.36 : 466,159.68 = 186,894 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,797.36/466,159.68 = 186,894/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,797.36x = 466,159.68 × 186,894
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,797.36x = 87,122,447,233.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,122,447,233.92/337,797.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,913.35

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