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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,083.02, 505,663.41 and 112,473.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,083.02, 505,663.41 and 112,473.26 is: 168,722.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,083.02 : 505,663.41 = 112,473.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,083.02/505,663.41 = 112,473.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,083.02x = 505,663.41 × 112,473.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,083.02x = 56,873,609,657.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,873,609,657.10/337,083.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,722.86

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