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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,472.71, 500,216.49 and 120,257.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,472.71, 500,216.49 and 120,257.84 is: 180,389.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,472.71 : 500,216.49 = 120,257.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,472.71/500,216.49 = 120,257.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,472.71x = 500,216.49 × 120,257.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,472.71x = 60,154,952,118.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,154,952,118.70/333,472.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,389.43

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