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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,166, 498,244.32 and 154,573.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,166, 498,244.32 and 154,573.68 is: 231,858.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,166 : 498,244.32 = 154,573.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,166/498,244.32 = 154,573.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,166x = 498,244.32 × 154,573.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,166x = 77,015,458,081.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,015,458,081.50/332,166
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,858.34

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