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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,775.90, 501,037.51 and 221,675.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,775.90, 501,037.51 and 221,675.06 is: 332,760.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,775.90 : 501,037.51 = 221,675.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,775.90/501,037.51 = 221,675.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,775.90x = 501,037.51 × 221,675.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,775.90x = 111,067,520,091.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,067,520,091.50/333,775.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,760.75

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