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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,023.80, 498,294.90 and 154,552.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,023.80, 498,294.90 and 154,552.80 is: 231,949.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,023.80 : 498,294.90 = 154,552.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,023.80/498,294.90 = 154,552.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,023.80x = 498,294.90 × 154,552.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,023.80x = 77,012,872,020.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,012,872,020.72/332,023.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,949.85

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