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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,220.20, 505,859.10 and 115,604.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,220.20, 505,859.10 and 115,604.20 is: 173,416.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,220.20 : 505,859.10 = 115,604.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,220.20/505,859.10 = 115,604.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,220.20x = 505,859.10 × 115,604.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,220.20x = 58,479,436,568.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,479,436,568.22/337,220.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,416.17

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