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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,046.28, 505,429.14 and 137,231.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,046.28, 505,429.14 and 137,231.16 is: 205,789.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,046.28 : 505,429.14 = 137,231.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,046.28/505,429.14 = 137,231.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,046.28x = 505,429.14 × 137,231.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,046.28x = 69,360,627,180.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,360,627,180.00/337,046.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,789.62

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