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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,975.07, 466,406.87 and 185,027.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,975.07, 466,406.87 and 185,027.48 is: 255,338.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,975.07 : 466,406.87 = 185,027.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,975.07/466,406.87 = 185,027.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,975.07x = 466,406.87 × 185,027.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,975.07x = 86,298,086,302.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,298,086,302.64/337,975.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,338.62

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