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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,051.08, 499,376.53 and 152,911.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,051.08, 499,376.53 and 152,911.08 is: 229,274.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,051.08 : 499,376.53 = 152,911.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,051.08/499,376.53 = 152,911.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,051.08x = 499,376.53 × 152,911.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,051.08x = 76,360,204,528.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,360,204,528.95/333,051.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,274.75

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