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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,239.40, 499,859.10 and 146,250.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,239.40, 499,859.10 and 146,250.90 is: 219,376.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,239.40 : 499,859.10 = 146,250.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,239.40/499,859.10 = 146,250.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,239.40x = 499,859.10 × 146,250.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,239.40x = 73,104,843,248.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,104,843,248.19/333,239.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,376.35

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