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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,217.36, 505,442.04 and 112,525.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,217.36, 505,442.04 and 112,525.04 is: 168,659.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,217.36 : 505,442.04 = 112,525.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,217.36/505,442.04 = 112,525.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,217.36x = 505,442.04 × 112,525.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,217.36x = 56,874,885,768.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,874,885,768.68/337,217.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,659.42

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