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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,731.41, 500,247.19 and 156,088.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,731.41, 500,247.19 and 156,088.69 is: 233,969.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,731.41 : 500,247.19 = 156,088.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,731.41/500,247.19 = 156,088.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,731.41x = 500,247.19 × 156,088.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,731.41x = 78,082,927,507.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,082,927,507.77/333,731.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,969.37

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