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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,169.83, 499,231.69 and 226,604.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,169.83, 499,231.69 and 226,604.61 is: 339,551.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,169.83 : 499,231.69 = 226,604.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,169.83/499,231.69 = 226,604.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,169.83x = 499,231.69 × 226,604.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,169.83x = 113,128,201,845.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,128,201,845.58/333,169.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,551.16

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