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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,069.12, 505,479.66 and 137,281

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,069.12, 505,479.66 and 137,281 is: 205,870.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,069.12 : 505,479.66 = 137,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,069.12/505,479.66 = 137,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,069.12x = 505,479.66 × 137,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,069.12x = 69,392,753,204.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,392,753,204.46/337,069.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,870.99

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