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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,997.41, 466,436.43 and 187,094.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,997.41, 466,436.43 and 187,094.41 is: 258,190.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,997.41 : 466,436.43 = 187,094.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,997.41/466,436.43 = 187,094.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,997.41x = 466,436.43 × 187,094.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,997.41x = 87,267,648,673.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,267,648,673.36/337,997.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,190.29

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