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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,112.50, 499,668.82 and 93,261.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,112.50, 499,668.82 and 93,261.73 is: 139,892.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,112.50 : 499,668.82 = 93,261.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,112.50/499,668.82 = 93,261.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,112.50x = 499,668.82 × 93,261.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,112.50x = 46,599,979,786.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,599,979,786.13/333,112.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,892.62

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