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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,173.60, 505,954.80 and 126,962.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,173.60, 505,954.80 and 126,962.40 is: 190,516.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,173.60 : 505,954.80 = 126,962.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,173.60/505,954.80 = 126,962.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,173.60x = 505,954.80 × 126,962.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,173.60x = 64,237,235,699.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,237,235,699.52/337,173.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,516.80

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