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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,045.24, 499,731.89 and 155,526.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,045.24, 499,731.89 and 155,526.45 is: 233,366.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,045.24 : 499,731.89 = 155,526.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,045.24/499,731.89 = 155,526.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,045.24x = 499,731.89 × 155,526.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,045.24x = 77,721,526,803.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,721,526,803.49/333,045.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,366.27

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