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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,660.15, 500,252.45 and 156,070.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,660.15, 500,252.45 and 156,070.35 is: 233,994.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,660.15 : 500,252.45 = 156,070.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,660.15/500,252.45 = 156,070.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,660.15x = 500,252.45 × 156,070.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,660.15x = 78,074,574,179.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,074,574,179.51/333,660.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,994.30

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