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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,022.13, 499,606.97 and 155,432.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,022.13, 499,606.97 and 155,432.19 is: 233,182.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,022.13 : 499,606.97 = 155,432.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,022.13/499,606.97 = 155,432.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,022.13x = 499,606.97 × 155,432.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,022.13x = 77,655,004,709.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,655,004,709.20/333,022.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,182.72

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