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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,996.66, 466,435.39 and 187,093.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,996.66, 466,435.39 and 187,093.66 is: 258,189.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,996.66 : 466,435.39 = 187,093.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,996.66/466,435.39 = 187,093.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,996.66x = 466,435.39 × 187,093.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,996.66x = 87,267,103,570.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,267,103,570.27/337,996.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,189.25

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