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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,997.16, 466,436.09 and 187,094.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,997.16, 466,436.09 and 187,094.16 is: 258,189.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,997.16 : 466,436.09 = 187,094.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,997.16/466,436.09 = 187,094.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,997.16x = 466,436.09 × 187,094.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,997.16x = 87,267,467,516.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,267,467,516.76/337,997.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,189.94

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