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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,168.26, 499,744.08 and 155,873.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,168.26, 499,744.08 and 155,873.63 is: 233,806.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,168.26 : 499,744.08 = 155,873.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,168.26/499,744.08 = 155,873.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,168.26x = 499,744.08 × 155,873.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,168.26x = 77,896,925,069.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,896,925,069.97/333,168.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,806.56

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