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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,170, 499,806.96 and 108,477.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,170, 499,806.96 and 108,477.38 is: 162,732.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,170 : 499,806.96 = 108,477.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,170/499,806.96 = 108,477.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,170x = 499,806.96 × 108,477.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,170x = 54,217,749,526.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,217,749,526.56/333,170
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,732.99

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