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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,170.62, 505,644.75 and 112,469.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,170.62, 505,644.75 and 112,469.13 is: 168,666.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,170.62 : 505,644.75 = 112,469.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,170.62/505,644.75 = 112,469.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,170.62x = 505,644.75 × 112,469.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,170.62x = 56,869,425,121.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,869,425,121.57/337,170.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,666.61

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