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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,059.84, 499,753.84 and 155,541.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,059.84, 499,753.84 and 155,541.12 is: 233,388.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,059.84 : 499,753.84 = 155,541.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,059.84/499,753.84 = 155,541.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,059.84x = 499,753.84 × 155,541.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,059.84x = 77,732,271,997.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,732,271,997.90/333,059.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,388.31

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