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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,005.40, 498,072.90 and 142,465.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,005.40, 498,072.90 and 142,465.40 is: 213,725.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,005.40 : 498,072.90 = 142,465.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,005.40/498,072.90 = 142,465.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,005.40x = 498,072.90 × 142,465.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,005.40x = 70,958,154,927.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,958,154,927.66/332,005.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,725.91

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