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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,129.10, 498,190.37 and 152,163.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,129.10, 498,190.37 and 152,163.48 is: 228,243.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,129.10 : 498,190.37 = 152,163.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,129.10/498,190.37 = 152,163.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,129.10x = 498,190.37 × 152,163.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,129.10x = 75,806,378,084.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,806,378,084.03/332,129.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,243.71

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