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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,281.23, 500,047.14 and 198,423.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,281.23, 500,047.14 and 198,423.12 is: 297,709.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,281.23 : 500,047.14 = 198,423.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,281.23/500,047.14 = 198,423.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,281.23x = 500,047.14 × 198,423.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,281.23x = 99,220,911,165.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,220,911,165.64/333,281.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,709.27

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