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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,023.73, 499,732.44 and 122,809.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,023.73, 499,732.44 and 122,809.29 is: 184,286.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,023.73 : 499,732.44 = 122,809.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,023.73/499,732.44 = 122,809.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,023.73x = 499,732.44 × 122,809.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,023.73x = 61,371,786,146.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,371,786,146.37/333,023.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,286.53

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