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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,996.03, 501,166.31 and 156,521.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,996.03, 501,166.31 and 156,521.07 is: 234,862.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,996.03 : 501,166.31 = 156,521.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,996.03/501,166.31 = 156,521.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,996.03x = 501,166.31 × 156,521.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,996.03x = 78,443,086,306.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,443,086,306.55/333,996.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,862.33

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