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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,277.52, 496,998.90 and 153,910.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,277.52, 496,998.90 and 153,910.20 is: 230,903.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,277.52 : 496,998.90 = 153,910.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,277.52/496,998.90 = 153,910.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,277.52x = 496,998.90 × 153,910.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,277.52x = 76,493,200,098.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,493,200,098.78/331,277.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,903.68

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