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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,993, 507,233.73 and 132,858.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,993, 507,233.73 and 132,858.22 is: 199,383.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,993 : 507,233.73 = 132,858.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,993/507,233.73 = 132,858.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,993x = 507,233.73 × 132,858.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,993x = 67,390,170,491.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,390,170,491.76/337,993
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,383.33

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