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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,117.58, 505,695.81 and 126,757.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,117.58, 505,695.81 and 126,757.34 is: 190,143.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,117.58 : 505,695.81 = 126,757.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,117.58/505,695.81 = 126,757.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,117.58x = 505,695.81 × 126,757.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,117.58x = 64,100,653,196.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,100,653,196.27/337,117.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,143.31

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