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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,044.99, 499,731.52 and 155,526.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,044.99, 499,731.52 and 155,526.20 is: 233,365.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,044.99 : 499,731.52 = 155,526.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,044.99/499,731.52 = 155,526.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,044.99x = 499,731.52 × 155,526.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,044.99x = 77,721,345,186.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,721,345,186.34/333,044.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,365.90

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