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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,477.26, 499,909.36 and 120,192.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,477.26, 499,909.36 and 120,192.97 is: 180,178.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,477.26 : 499,909.36 = 120,192.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,477.26/499,909.36 = 120,192.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,477.26x = 499,909.36 × 120,192.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,477.26x = 60,085,589,253.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,085,589,253.68/333,477.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,178.97

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