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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,050.84, 499,376.16 and 152,910.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,050.84, 499,376.16 and 152,910.83 is: 229,274.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,050.84 : 499,376.16 = 152,910.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,050.84/499,376.16 = 152,910.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,050.84x = 499,376.16 × 152,910.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,050.84x = 76,360,020,610.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,360,020,610.93/333,050.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,274.37

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