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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,277.02, 496,998.15 and 153,909.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,277.02, 496,998.15 and 153,909.70 is: 230,902.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,277.02 : 496,998.15 = 153,909.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,277.02/496,998.15 = 153,909.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,277.02x = 496,998.15 × 153,909.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,277.02x = 76,492,836,167.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,492,836,167.06/331,277.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,902.93

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