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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,483.64, 506,225.50 and 135,171.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,483.64, 506,225.50 and 135,171.62 is: 202,757.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,483.64 : 506,225.50 = 135,171.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,483.64/506,225.50 = 135,171.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,483.64x = 506,225.50 × 135,171.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,483.64x = 68,427,319,949.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,427,319,949.60/337,483.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,757.44

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