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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,853.46, 505,170.72 and 112,153.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,853.46, 505,170.72 and 112,153.52 is: 168,193.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,853.46 : 505,170.72 = 112,153.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,853.46/505,170.72 = 112,153.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,853.46x = 505,170.72 × 112,153.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,853.46x = 56,656,674,448.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,656,674,448.93/336,853.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,193.83

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