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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,391.02, 499,997.70 and 93,491.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,391.02, 499,997.70 and 93,491.70 is: 140,212.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,391.02 : 499,997.70 = 93,491.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,391.02/499,997.70 = 93,491.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,391.02x = 499,997.70 × 93,491.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,391.02x = 46,745,634,969.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,745,634,969.09/333,391.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,212.64

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