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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,072.88, 499,554.60 and 143,481.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,072.88, 499,554.60 and 143,481.82 is: 215,199.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,072.88 : 499,554.60 = 143,481.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,072.88/499,554.60 = 143,481.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,072.88x = 499,554.60 × 143,481.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,072.88x = 71,677,003,197.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,677,003,197.37/333,072.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,199.16

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