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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,229.26, 499,792.55 and 108,589.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,229.26, 499,792.55 and 108,589.12 is: 162,866.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,229.26 : 499,792.55 = 108,589.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,229.26/499,792.55 = 108,589.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,229.26x = 499,792.55 × 108,589.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,229.26x = 54,272,033,187.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,272,033,187.06/333,229.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,866.95

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