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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,377.23, 500,217.65 and 141,304.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,377.23, 500,217.65 and 141,304.30 is: 212,020.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,377.23 : 500,217.65 = 141,304.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,377.23/500,217.65 = 141,304.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,377.23x = 500,217.65 × 141,304.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,377.23x = 70,682,901,673.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,682,901,673.29/333,377.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,020.79

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