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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,273.17, 499,961.60 and 108,581.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,273.17, 499,961.60 and 108,581.30 is: 162,888.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,273.17 : 499,961.60 = 108,581.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,273.17/499,961.60 = 108,581.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,273.17x = 499,961.60 × 108,581.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,273.17x = 54,286,480,478.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,286,480,478.08/333,273.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,888.84

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