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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,065, 505,597.44 and 100,401.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,065, 505,597.44 and 100,401.52 is: 150,602.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,065 : 505,597.44 = 100,401.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,065/505,597.44 = 100,401.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,065x = 505,597.44 × 100,401.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,065x = 50,762,751,484.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,762,751,484.11/337,065
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,602.26

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