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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,171.79, 499,757.29 and 108,531.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,171.79, 499,757.29 and 108,531.86 is: 162,797.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,171.79 : 499,757.29 = 108,531.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,171.79/499,757.29 = 108,531.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,171.79x = 499,757.29 × 108,531.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,171.79x = 54,239,587,478.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,239,587,478.20/333,171.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,797.66

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