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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,967.28, 501,002.76 and 112,334

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,967.28, 501,002.76 and 112,334 is: 168,518.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,967.28 : 501,002.76 = 112,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,967.28/501,002.76 = 112,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,967.28x = 501,002.76 × 112,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,967.28x = 56,279,644,041.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,279,644,041.84/333,967.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,518.44

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