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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,862.76, 466,265.18 and 186,959.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,862.76, 466,265.18 and 186,959.76 is: 258,012.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,862.76 : 466,265.18 = 186,959.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,862.76/466,265.18 = 186,959.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,862.76x = 466,265.18 × 186,959.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,862.76x = 87,172,826,149.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,172,826,149.16/337,862.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,012.53

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