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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,186.88, 496,435.26 and 153,547.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,186.88, 496,435.26 and 153,547.40 is: 230,161.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,186.88 : 496,435.26 = 153,547.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,186.88/496,435.26 = 153,547.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,186.88x = 496,435.26 × 153,547.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,186.88x = 76,226,343,441.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,226,343,441.32/331,186.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,161.12

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