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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,243.22, 500,067.81 and 119,993.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,243.22, 500,067.81 and 119,993.30 is: 180,063.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,243.22 : 500,067.81 = 119,993.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,243.22/500,067.81 = 119,993.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,243.22x = 500,067.81 × 119,993.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,243.22x = 60,004,784,245.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,004,784,245.33/333,243.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,063.03

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