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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,940.97, 466,363.35 and 187,037.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,940.97, 466,363.35 and 187,037.97 is: 258,115.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,940.97 : 466,363.35 = 187,037.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,940.97/466,363.35 = 187,037.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,940.97x = 466,363.35 × 187,037.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,940.97x = 87,227,654,266.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,227,654,266.40/337,940.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,115.06

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