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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,593.78, 500,442.48 and 112,029.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,593.78, 500,442.48 and 112,029.62 is: 168,061.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,593.78 : 500,442.48 = 112,029.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,593.78/500,442.48 = 112,029.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,593.78x = 500,442.48 × 112,029.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,593.78x = 56,064,380,866.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,064,380,866.26/333,593.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,061.83

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