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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,268.15, 499,783.99 and 119,978.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,268.15, 499,783.99 and 119,978.79 is: 179,925.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,268.15 : 499,783.99 = 119,978.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,268.15/499,783.99 = 119,978.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,268.15x = 499,783.99 × 119,978.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,268.15x = 59,963,478,326.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,963,478,326.19/333,268.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,925.62

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