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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,161.49, 505,816.17 and 126,799.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,161.49, 505,816.17 and 126,799.45 is: 190,226.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,161.49 : 505,816.17 = 126,799.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,161.49/505,816.17 = 126,799.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,161.49x = 505,816.17 × 126,799.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,161.49x = 64,137,212,157.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,137,212,157.11/337,161.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,226.98

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