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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,333.37, 500,112.28 and 105,666.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,333.37, 500,112.28 and 105,666.17 is: 158,534.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,333.37 : 500,112.28 = 105,666.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,333.37/500,112.28 = 105,666.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,333.37x = 500,112.28 × 105,666.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,333.37x = 52,844,946,432.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,844,946,432.84/333,333.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,534.82

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