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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,786.73, 505,260.86 and 112,149.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,786.73, 505,260.86 and 112,149.23 is: 168,250.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,786.73 : 505,260.86 = 112,149.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,786.73/505,260.86 = 112,149.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,786.73x = 505,260.86 × 112,149.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,786.73x = 56,664,613,311.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,664,613,311.09/336,786.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,250.73

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