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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,636.22, 500,350.79 and 120,376.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,636.22, 500,350.79 and 120,376.41 is: 180,527.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,636.22 : 500,350.79 = 120,376.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,636.22/500,350.79 = 120,376.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,636.22x = 500,350.79 × 120,376.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,636.22x = 60,230,431,840.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,230,431,840.86/333,636.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,527.26

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