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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,996.59, 493,421.13 and 151,332.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,996.59, 493,421.13 and 151,332.99 is: 226,965.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,996.59 : 493,421.13 = 151,332.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,996.59/493,421.13 = 151,332.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,996.59x = 493,421.13 × 151,332.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,996.59x = 74,670,894,932.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,670,894,932.08/328,996.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,965.56

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