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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,228.26, 499,791.05 and 108,588.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,228.26, 499,791.05 and 108,588.12 is: 162,865.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,228.26 : 499,791.05 = 108,588.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,228.26/499,791.05 = 108,588.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,228.26x = 499,791.05 × 108,588.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,228.26x = 54,271,370,512.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,271,370,512.33/333,228.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,865.45

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