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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,023.92, 505,502.28 and 87,705.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,023.92, 505,502.28 and 87,705.92 is: 131,550.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,023.92 : 505,502.28 = 87,705.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,023.92/505,502.28 = 87,705.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,023.92x = 505,502.28 × 87,705.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,023.92x = 44,335,542,529.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,335,542,529.50/337,023.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,550.14

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