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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,095.97, 499,464.04 and 172,774.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,095.97, 499,464.04 and 172,774.47 is: 259,068.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,095.97 : 499,464.04 = 172,774.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,095.97/499,464.04 = 172,774.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,095.97x = 499,464.04 × 172,774.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,095.97x = 86,294,634,795.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,294,634,795.06/333,095.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,068.38

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