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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,021.07, 505,476.59 and 112,383.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,021.07, 505,476.59 and 112,383.36 is: 168,556.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,021.07 : 505,476.59 = 112,383.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,021.07/505,476.59 = 112,383.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,021.07x = 505,476.59 × 112,383.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,021.07x = 56,807,157,023.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,807,157,023.63/337,021.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,556.70

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