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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,333.62, 150,507.99 and 33,773.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,333.62, 150,507.99 and 33,773.94 is: 50,663.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,333.62 : 150,507.99 = 33,773.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,333.62/150,507.99 = 33,773.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,333.62x = 150,507.99 × 33,773.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,333.62x = 5,083,247,823.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,083,247,823.78/100,333.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,663.45

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