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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,971.70, 501,018.30 and 109,269.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,971.70, 501,018.30 and 109,269.60 is: 163,924.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,971.70 : 501,018.30 = 109,269.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,971.70/501,018.30 = 109,269.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,971.70x = 501,018.30 × 109,269.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,971.70x = 54,746,069,233.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,746,069,233.68/333,971.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,924.28

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