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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,189.08, 505,857.66 and 126,827.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,189.08, 505,857.66 and 126,827.04 is: 190,268.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,189.08 : 505,857.66 = 126,827.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,189.08/505,857.66 = 126,827.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,189.08x = 505,857.66 × 126,827.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,189.08x = 64,156,429,679.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,156,429,679.13/337,189.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,268.41

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