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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,927.62, 500,886.10 and 106,220.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,927.62, 500,886.10 and 106,220.02 is: 159,328.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,927.62 : 500,886.10 = 106,220.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,927.62/500,886.10 = 106,220.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,927.62x = 500,886.10 × 106,220.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,927.62x = 53,204,131,559.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,204,131,559.72/333,927.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,328.33

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