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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,524.38, 500,293.95 and 120,309.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,524.38, 500,293.95 and 120,309.34 is: 180,466.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,524.38 : 500,293.95 = 120,309.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,524.38/500,293.95 = 120,309.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,524.38x = 500,293.95 × 120,309.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,524.38x = 60,190,034,930.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,190,034,930.49/333,524.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,466.67

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