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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,914.25, 506,477.71 and 188,082.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,914.25, 506,477.71 and 188,082.88 is: 281,905.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,914.25 : 506,477.71 = 188,082.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,914.25/506,477.71 = 188,082.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,914.25x = 506,477.71 × 188,082.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,914.25x = 95,259,786,352.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,259,786,352.60/337,914.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,905.21

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