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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,041.55, 499,588.31 and 119,837.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,041.55, 499,588.31 and 119,837.26 is: 179,765.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,041.55 : 499,588.31 = 119,837.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,041.55/499,588.31 = 119,837.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,041.55x = 499,588.31 × 119,837.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,041.55x = 59,869,294,198.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,869,294,198.43/333,041.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,765.24

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