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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,272.20, 505,937.10 and 115,656.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,272.20, 505,937.10 and 115,656.20 is: 173,494.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,272.20 : 505,937.10 = 115,656.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,272.20/505,937.10 = 115,656.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,272.20x = 505,937.10 × 115,656.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,272.20x = 58,514,762,425.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,514,762,425.02/337,272.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,494.18

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