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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,435.70, 501,669.96 and 134,729

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,435.70, 501,669.96 and 134,729 is: 202,100.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,435.70 : 501,669.96 = 134,729 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,435.70/501,669.96 = 134,729/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,435.70x = 501,669.96 × 134,729
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,435.70x = 67,589,492,040.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,589,492,040.84/334,435.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,100.11

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