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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,196.08, 499,793.67 and 108,556.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,196.08, 499,793.67 and 108,556.08 is: 162,833.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,196.08 : 499,793.67 = 108,556.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,196.08/499,793.67 = 108,556.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,196.08x = 499,793.67 × 108,556.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,196.08x = 54,255,641,624.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,255,641,624.01/333,196.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,833.97

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