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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,050.08, 499,375.04 and 152,910.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,050.08, 499,375.04 and 152,910.08 is: 229,273.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,050.08 : 499,375.04 = 152,910.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,050.08/499,375.04 = 152,910.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,050.08x = 499,375.04 × 152,910.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,050.08x = 76,359,474,054.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,359,474,054.98/333,050.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,273.25

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