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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,681.91, 506,549.50 and 113,043.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,681.91, 506,549.50 and 113,043.09 is: 169,573.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,681.91 : 506,549.50 = 113,043.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,681.91/506,549.50 = 113,043.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,681.91x = 506,549.50 × 113,043.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,681.91x = 57,261,922,334.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,261,922,334.91/337,681.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,573.55

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