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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,235.40, 505,881.72 and 137,569.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,235.40, 505,881.72 and 137,569.32 is: 206,365.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,235.40 : 505,881.72 = 137,569.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,235.40/505,881.72 = 137,569.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,235.40x = 505,881.72 × 137,569.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,235.40x = 69,593,804,220.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,593,804,220.83/337,235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,365.66

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