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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,008.70, 498,017.50 and 104,296.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,008.70, 498,017.50 and 104,296.88 is: 156,446.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,008.70 : 498,017.50 = 104,296.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,008.70/498,017.50 = 104,296.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,008.70x = 498,017.50 × 104,296.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,008.70x = 51,941,672,419.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,941,672,419.70/332,008.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,446.72

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