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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,298.96, 499,447.32 and 133,421.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,298.96, 499,447.32 and 133,421.20 is: 199,931.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,298.96 : 499,447.32 = 133,421.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,298.96/499,447.32 = 133,421.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,298.96x = 499,447.32 × 133,421.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,298.96x = 66,636,860,771.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,636,860,771.18/333,298.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,931.20

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