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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,861.76, 466,263.80 and 186,958.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,861.76, 466,263.80 and 186,958.76 is: 258,011.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,861.76 : 466,263.80 = 186,958.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,861.76/466,263.80 = 186,958.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,861.76x = 466,263.80 × 186,958.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,861.76x = 87,172,101,880.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,172,101,880.89/337,861.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,011.15

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