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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,034.26, 505,561.74 and 147,397.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,034.26, 505,561.74 and 147,397.06 is: 221,100.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,034.26 : 505,561.74 = 147,397.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,034.26/505,561.74 = 147,397.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,034.26x = 505,561.74 × 147,397.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,034.26x = 74,518,314,124.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,518,314,124.48/337,034.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,100.12

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