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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,049.92, 499,648.59 and 155,459.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,049.92, 499,648.59 and 155,459.94 is: 233,224.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,049.92 : 499,648.59 = 155,459.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,049.92/499,648.59 = 155,459.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,049.92x = 499,648.59 × 155,459.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,049.92x = 77,675,339,822.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,675,339,822.48/333,049.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,224.32

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