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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,481.26, 499,915.36 and 120,196.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,481.26, 499,915.36 and 120,196.98 is: 180,184.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,481.26 : 499,915.36 = 120,196.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,481.26/499,915.36 = 120,196.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,481.26x = 499,915.36 × 120,196.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,481.26x = 60,088,316,527.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,088,316,527.61/333,481.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,184.99

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