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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,114.31, 505,502.17 and 112,395.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,114.31, 505,502.17 and 112,395.20 is: 168,536.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,114.31 : 505,502.17 = 112,395.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,114.31/505,502.17 = 112,395.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,114.31x = 505,502.17 × 112,395.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,114.31x = 56,816,014,689.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,816,014,689.09/337,114.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,536.35

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