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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,034.92, 499,626.09 and 155,444.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,034.92, 499,626.09 and 155,444.94 is: 233,201.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,034.92 : 499,626.09 = 155,444.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,034.92/499,626.09 = 155,444.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,034.92x = 499,626.09 × 155,444.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,034.92x = 77,664,347,582.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,664,347,582.48/333,034.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,201.81

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