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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,117.40, 498,240.90 and 142,577.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,117.40, 498,240.90 and 142,577.40 is: 213,893.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,117.40 : 498,240.90 = 142,577.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,117.40/498,240.90 = 142,577.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,117.40x = 498,240.90 × 142,577.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,117.40x = 71,037,892,095.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,037,892,095.66/332,117.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,893.92

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