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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,317.67, 500,073.33 and 120,081.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,317.67, 500,073.33 and 120,081.52 is: 180,157.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,317.67 : 500,073.33 = 120,081.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,317.67/500,073.33 = 120,081.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,317.67x = 500,073.33 × 120,081.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,317.67x = 60,049,568,059.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,049,568,059.72/333,317.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,157.17

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