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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,301.96, 499,991.91 and 117,094.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,301.96, 499,991.91 and 117,094.33 is: 175,655.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,301.96 : 499,991.91 = 117,094.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,301.96/499,991.91 = 117,094.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,301.96x = 499,991.91 × 117,094.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,301.96x = 58,546,217,706.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,546,217,706.87/333,301.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,655.19

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