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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,058.01, 505,588.94 and 112,417.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,058.01, 505,588.94 and 112,417.81 is: 168,627.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,058.01 : 505,588.94 = 112,417.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,058.01/505,588.94 = 112,417.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,058.01x = 505,588.94 × 112,417.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,058.01x = 56,837,199,990.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,837,199,990.53/337,058.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,627.35

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