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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,171.83, 505,833.08 and 126,811.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,171.83, 505,833.08 and 126,811.59 is: 190,245.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,171.83 : 505,833.08 = 126,811.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,171.83/505,833.08 = 126,811.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,171.83x = 505,833.08 × 126,811.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,171.83x = 64,145,496,515.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,145,496,515.34/337,171.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,245.72

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