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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,333.68, 501,503.76 and 85,015.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,333.68, 501,503.76 and 85,015.68 is: 127,524.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,333.68 : 501,503.76 = 85,015.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,333.68/501,503.76 = 85,015.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,333.68x = 501,503.76 × 85,015.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,333.68x = 42,635,683,178.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,635,683,178.96/334,333.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,524.34

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