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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,972.38, 466,394.67 and 185,006.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,972.38, 466,394.67 and 185,006.58 is: 255,305.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,972.38 : 466,394.67 = 185,006.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,972.38/466,394.67 = 185,006.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,972.38x = 466,394.67 × 185,006.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,972.38x = 86,286,082,826.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,286,082,826.93/337,972.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,305.13

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