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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,957.57, 466,382.36 and 187,054.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,957.57, 466,382.36 and 187,054.57 is: 258,135.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,957.57 : 466,382.36 = 187,054.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,957.57/466,382.36 = 187,054.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,957.57x = 466,382.36 × 187,054.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,957.57x = 87,238,948,538.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,238,948,538.20/337,957.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,135.81

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