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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,073.16, 498,107.74 and 154,482.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,073.16, 498,107.74 and 154,482.28 is: 231,722.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,073.16 : 498,107.74 = 154,482.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,073.16/498,107.74 = 154,482.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,073.16x = 498,107.74 × 154,482.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,073.16x = 76,948,819,360.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,948,819,360.85/332,073.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,722.49

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