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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,056.98, 505,585.46 and 100,393.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,056.98, 505,585.46 and 100,393.50 is: 150,590.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,056.98 : 505,585.46 = 100,393.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,056.98/505,585.46 = 100,393.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,056.98x = 505,585.46 × 100,393.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,056.98x = 50,757,493,878.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,757,493,878.51/337,056.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,590.25

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