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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,222.17, 505,866.88 and 97,341.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,222.17, 505,866.88 and 97,341.88 is: 146,022.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,222.17 : 505,866.88 = 97,341.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,222.17/505,866.88 = 97,341.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,222.17x = 505,866.88 × 97,341.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,222.17x = 49,242,033,128.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,242,033,128.93/337,222.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,022.53

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