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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,433.70, 501,666.96 and 134,727

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,433.70, 501,666.96 and 134,727 is: 202,097.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,433.70 : 501,666.96 = 134,727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,433.70/501,666.96 = 134,727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,433.70x = 501,666.96 × 134,727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,433.70x = 67,588,084,519.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,588,084,519.92/334,433.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,097.11

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