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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,023.42, 505,533.69 and 137,299.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,023.42, 505,533.69 and 137,299.26 is: 205,948.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,023.42 : 505,533.69 = 137,299.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,023.42/505,533.69 = 137,299.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,023.42x = 505,533.69 × 137,299.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,023.42x = 69,409,401,542.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,409,401,542.07/337,023.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,948.30

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