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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,228.02, 499,790.67 and 108,587.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,228.02, 499,790.67 and 108,587.88 is: 162,865.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,228.02 : 499,790.67 = 108,587.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,228.02/499,790.67 = 108,587.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,228.02x = 499,790.67 × 108,587.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,228.02x = 54,271,209,299.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,271,209,299.08/333,228.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,865.09

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