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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,003.82, 505,450.78 and 112,366.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,003.82, 505,450.78 and 112,366.11 is: 168,530.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,003.82 : 505,450.78 = 112,366.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,003.82/505,450.78 = 112,366.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,003.82x = 505,450.78 × 112,366.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,003.82x = 56,795,537,664.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,795,537,664.15/337,003.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,530.84

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