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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,975.94, 506,782.05 and 135,470.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,975.94, 506,782.05 and 135,470.40 is: 203,132.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,975.94 : 506,782.05 = 135,470.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,975.94/506,782.05 = 135,470.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,975.94x = 506,782.05 × 135,470.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,975.94x = 68,653,967,026.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,653,967,026.32/337,975.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,132.71

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