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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,168, 499,803.96 and 108,475.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,168, 499,803.96 and 108,475.38 is: 162,729.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,168 : 499,803.96 = 108,475.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,168/499,803.96 = 108,475.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,168x = 499,803.96 × 108,475.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,168x = 54,216,424,486.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,216,424,486.50/333,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,729.99

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