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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,721.34, 506,080.70 and 187,755.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,721.34, 506,080.70 and 187,755.34 is: 281,354.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,721.34 : 506,080.70 = 187,755.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,721.34/506,080.70 = 187,755.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,721.34x = 506,080.70 × 187,755.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,721.34x = 95,019,353,895.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,019,353,895.94/337,721.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,354.31

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