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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,363.84, 500,097.72 and 111,696

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,363.84, 500,097.72 and 111,696 is: 167,561.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,363.84 : 500,097.72 = 111,696 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,363.84/500,097.72 = 111,696/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,363.84x = 500,097.72 × 111,696
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,363.84x = 55,858,914,933.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,858,914,933.12/333,363.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,561.41

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