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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,071.96, 498,106.32 and 154,481.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,071.96, 498,106.32 and 154,481.08 is: 231,720.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,071.96 : 498,106.32 = 154,481.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,071.96/498,106.32 = 154,481.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,071.96x = 498,106.32 × 154,481.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,071.96x = 76,948,002,268.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,948,002,268.43/332,071.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,720.87

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