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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,046.78, 499,631.81 and 105,399.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,046.78, 499,631.81 and 105,399.70 is: 158,119.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,046.78 : 499,631.81 = 105,399.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,046.78/499,631.81 = 105,399.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,046.78x = 499,631.81 × 105,399.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,046.78x = 52,661,041,108.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,661,041,108.38/333,046.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,119.05

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