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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,171.12, 505,645.50 and 112,469.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,171.12, 505,645.50 and 112,469.63 is: 168,667.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,171.12 : 505,645.50 = 112,469.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,171.12/505,645.50 = 112,469.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,171.12x = 505,645.50 × 112,469.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,171.12x = 56,869,762,296.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,869,762,296.17/337,171.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,667.36

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