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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,041.66, 505,393.14 and 112,323.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,041.66, 505,393.14 and 112,323.36 is: 168,428.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,041.66 : 505,393.14 = 112,323.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,041.66/505,393.14 = 112,323.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,041.66x = 505,393.14 × 112,323.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,041.66x = 56,767,455,605.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,767,455,605.75/337,041.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,428.60

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