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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,429.67, 500,101.17 and 196,731.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,429.67, 500,101.17 and 196,731.24 is: 295,071.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,429.67 : 500,101.17 = 196,731.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,429.67/500,101.17 = 196,731.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,429.67x = 500,101.17 × 196,731.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,429.67x = 98,385,523,299.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,385,523,299.55/333,429.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,071.29

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