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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,958.82, 466,390.46 and 187,055.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,958.82, 466,390.46 and 187,055.82 is: 258,141.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,958.82 : 466,390.46 = 187,055.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,958.82/466,390.46 = 187,055.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,958.82x = 466,390.46 × 187,055.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,958.82x = 87,241,049,000.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,241,049,000.20/337,958.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,141.06

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