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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,640.03, 506,208.51 and 112,867.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,640.03, 506,208.51 and 112,867.46 is: 169,217.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,640.03 : 506,208.51 = 112,867.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,640.03/506,208.51 = 112,867.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,640.03x = 506,208.51 × 112,867.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,640.03x = 57,134,466,223.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,134,466,223.04/337,640.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,217.10

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