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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,186, 499,831.02 and 108,493.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,186, 499,831.02 and 108,493.44 is: 162,757.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,186 : 499,831.02 = 108,493.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,186/499,831.02 = 108,493.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,186x = 499,831.02 × 108,493.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,186x = 54,228,386,778.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,228,386,778.51/333,186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,757.10

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