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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,733.20, 468,159.60 and 333,733.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,733.20, 468,159.60 and 333,733.20 is: 468,159.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,733.20 : 468,159.60 = 333,733.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,733.20/468,159.60 = 333,733.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,733.20x = 468,159.60 × 333,733.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,733.20x = 156,240,401,418.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,240,401,418.72/333,733.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,159.60

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