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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,133.94, 505,531.60 and 112,414.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,133.94, 505,531.60 and 112,414.82 is: 168,565.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,133.94 : 505,531.60 = 112,414.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,133.94/505,531.60 = 112,414.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,133.94x = 505,531.60 × 112,414.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,133.94x = 56,829,243,818.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,829,243,818.31/337,133.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,565.77

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