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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,966.17, 505,280.23 and 112,247.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,966.17, 505,280.23 and 112,247.60 is: 168,315.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,966.17 : 505,280.23 = 112,247.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,966.17/505,280.23 = 112,247.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,966.17x = 505,280.23 × 112,247.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,966.17x = 56,716,490,337.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,716,490,337.93/336,966.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,315.09

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