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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,849.26, 466,246.17 and 186,946.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,849.26, 466,246.17 and 186,946.26 is: 257,993.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,849.26 : 466,246.17 = 186,946.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,849.26/466,246.17 = 186,946.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,849.26x = 466,246.17 × 186,946.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,849.26x = 87,162,977,720.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,162,977,720.82/337,849.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,993.69

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