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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,005.80, 498,267.90 and 154,534.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,005.80, 498,267.90 and 154,534.80 is: 231,922.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,005.80 : 498,267.90 = 154,534.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,005.80/498,267.90 = 154,534.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,005.80x = 498,267.90 × 154,534.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,005.80x = 76,999,730,272.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,999,730,272.92/332,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,922.85

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