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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,928.78, 507,005.77 and 113,311.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,928.78, 507,005.77 and 113,311.42 is: 170,004.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,928.78 : 507,005.77 = 113,311.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,928.78/507,005.77 = 113,311.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,928.78x = 507,005.77 × 113,311.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,928.78x = 57,449,543,746.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,449,543,746.89/337,928.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,004.89

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