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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,213.15, 505,853.77 and 109,499.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,213.15, 505,853.77 and 109,499.24 is: 164,259.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,213.15 : 505,853.77 = 109,499.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,213.15/505,853.77 = 109,499.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,213.15x = 505,853.77 × 109,499.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,213.15x = 55,390,603,366.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,390,603,366.13/337,213.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,259.92

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