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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,040.80, 498,061.20 and 145,416.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,040.80, 498,061.20 and 145,416.80 is: 218,125.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,040.80 : 498,061.20 = 145,416.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,040.80/498,061.20 = 145,416.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,040.80x = 498,061.20 × 145,416.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,040.80x = 72,426,465,908.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,426,465,908.16/332,040.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,125.20

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