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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,283.52, 497,007.90 and 153,916.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,283.52, 497,007.90 and 153,916.20 is: 230,912.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,283.52 : 497,007.90 = 153,916.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,283.52/497,007.90 = 153,916.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,283.52x = 497,007.90 × 153,916.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,283.52x = 76,497,567,337.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,497,567,337.98/331,283.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,912.69

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