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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,169, 499,805.46 and 108,476.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,169, 499,805.46 and 108,476.38 is: 162,731.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,169 : 499,805.46 = 108,476.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,169/499,805.46 = 108,476.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,169x = 499,805.46 × 108,476.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,169x = 54,217,087,005.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,217,087,005.03/333,169
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,731.49

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