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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,484.64, 506,227 and 135,172.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,484.64, 506,227 and 135,172.62 is: 202,758.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,484.64 : 506,227 = 135,172.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,484.64/506,227 = 135,172.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,484.64x = 506,227 × 135,172.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,484.64x = 68,428,029,904.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,428,029,904.74/337,484.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,758.95

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