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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,050.83, 505,571.12 and 100,393.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,050.83, 505,571.12 and 100,393.51 is: 150,588.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,050.83 : 505,571.12 = 100,393.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,050.83/505,571.12 = 100,393.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,050.83x = 505,571.12 × 100,393.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,050.83x = 50,756,059,291.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,756,059,291.43/337,050.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,588.74

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