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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,145.91, 499,687.89 and 93,281.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,145.91, 499,687.89 and 93,281.52 is: 139,913.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,145.91 : 499,687.89 = 93,281.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,145.91/499,687.89 = 93,281.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,145.91x = 499,687.89 × 93,281.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,145.91x = 46,611,647,428.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,611,647,428.82/333,145.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,913.61

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