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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,737.97, 500,257.04 and 156,095.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,737.97, 500,257.04 and 156,095.25 is: 233,979.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,737.97 : 500,257.04 = 156,095.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,737.97/500,257.04 = 156,095.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,737.97x = 500,257.04 × 156,095.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,737.97x = 78,087,746,942.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,087,746,942.58/333,737.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,979.21

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