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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,050.33, 499,375.41 and 152,910.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,050.33, 499,375.41 and 152,910.33 is: 229,273.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,050.33 : 499,375.41 = 152,910.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,050.33/499,375.41 = 152,910.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,050.33x = 499,375.41 × 152,910.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,050.33x = 76,359,658,736.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,359,658,736.99/333,050.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,273.63

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