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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,019.73, 505,529.59 and 87,701.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,019.73, 505,529.59 and 87,701.73 is: 131,552.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,019.73 : 505,529.59 = 87,701.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,019.73/505,529.59 = 87,701.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,019.73x = 505,529.59 × 87,701.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,019.73x = 44,335,819,609.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,335,819,609.19/337,019.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,552.59

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