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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,147.50, 505,795.18 and 126,785.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,147.50, 505,795.18 and 126,785.46 is: 190,205.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,147.50 : 505,795.18 = 126,785.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,147.50/505,795.18 = 126,785.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,147.50x = 505,795.18 × 126,785.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,147.50x = 64,127,474,562.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,127,474,562.08/337,147.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,205.99

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