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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,004.30, 498,265.65 and 154,533.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,004.30, 498,265.65 and 154,533.30 is: 231,920.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,004.30 : 498,265.65 = 154,533.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,004.30/498,265.65 = 154,533.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,004.30x = 498,265.65 × 154,533.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,004.30x = 76,998,635,171.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,998,635,171.15/332,004.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,920.60

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