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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,332.30, 497,257.65 and 153,861.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,332.30, 497,257.65 and 153,861.30 is: 230,912.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,332.30 : 497,257.65 = 153,861.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,332.30/497,257.65 = 153,861.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,332.30x = 497,257.65 × 153,861.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,332.30x = 76,508,708,463.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,508,708,463.95/331,332.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,912.32

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