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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,049.33, 499,373.91 and 152,909.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,049.33, 499,373.91 and 152,909.33 is: 229,272.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,049.33 : 499,373.91 = 152,909.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,049.33/499,373.91 = 152,909.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,049.33x = 499,373.91 × 152,909.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,049.33x = 76,358,928,905.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,358,928,905.20/333,049.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,272.13

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