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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,734.97, 500,252.52 and 156,092.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,734.97, 500,252.52 and 156,092.25 is: 233,974.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,734.97 : 500,252.52 = 156,092.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,734.97/500,252.52 = 156,092.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,734.97x = 500,252.52 × 156,092.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,734.97x = 78,085,541,414.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,085,541,414.97/333,734.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,974.71

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