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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,131.44, 505,527.85 and 112,412.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,131.44, 505,527.85 and 112,412.32 is: 168,562.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,131.44 : 505,527.85 = 112,412.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,131.44/505,527.85 = 112,412.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,131.44x = 505,527.85 × 112,412.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,131.44x = 56,827,558,443.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,827,558,443.11/337,131.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,562.03

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