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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,249.95, 482,638.62 and 153,888.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,249.95, 482,638.62 and 153,888.21 is: 230,480.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,249.95 : 482,638.62 = 153,888.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,249.95/482,638.62 = 153,888.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,249.95x = 482,638.62 × 153,888.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,249.95x = 74,272,393,308.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,272,393,308.67/322,249.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,480.70

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