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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,502.97, 500,187.83 and 120,264.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,502.97, 500,187.83 and 120,264.93 is: 180,373.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,502.97 : 500,187.83 = 120,264.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,502.97/500,187.83 = 120,264.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,502.97x = 500,187.83 × 120,264.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,502.97x = 60,155,053,760.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,155,053,760.48/333,502.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,373.37

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