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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,999.07, 466,438.68 and 185,036.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,999.07, 466,438.68 and 185,036.78 is: 255,350.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,999.07 : 466,438.68 = 185,036.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,999.07/466,438.68 = 185,036.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,999.07x = 466,438.68 × 185,036.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,999.07x = 86,308,311,414.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,308,311,414.65/337,999.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,350.74

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