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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,219.20, 505,857.60 and 115,603.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,219.20, 505,857.60 and 115,603.20 is: 173,414.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,219.20 : 505,857.60 = 115,603.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,219.20/505,857.60 = 115,603.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,219.20x = 505,857.60 × 115,603.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,219.20x = 58,478,757,304.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,478,757,304.32/337,219.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,414.67

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