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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,003.07, 505,449.65 and 112,365.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,003.07, 505,449.65 and 112,365.36 is: 168,529.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,003.07 : 505,449.65 = 112,365.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,003.07/505,449.65 = 112,365.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,003.07x = 505,449.65 × 112,365.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,003.07x = 56,795,032,165.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,795,032,165.04/337,003.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,529.72

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