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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,861.04, 466,228.92 and 186,949.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,861.04, 466,228.92 and 186,949.04 is: 257,978.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,861.04 : 466,228.92 = 186,949.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,861.04/466,228.92 = 186,949.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,861.04x = 466,228.92 × 186,949.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,861.04x = 87,161,049,014.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,161,049,014.24/337,861.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,978.99

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