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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,063.24, 505,623.90 and 87,745

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,063.24, 505,623.90 and 87,745 is: 131,625.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,063.24 : 505,623.90 = 87,745 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,063.24/505,623.90 = 87,745/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,063.24x = 505,623.90 × 87,745
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,063.24x = 44,365,969,105.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,365,969,105.50/337,063.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,625.06

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