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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,167, 498,245.82 and 154,574.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,167, 498,245.82 and 154,574.68 is: 231,859.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,167 : 498,245.82 = 154,574.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,167/498,245.82 = 154,574.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,167x = 498,245.82 × 154,574.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,167x = 77,016,188,187.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,016,188,187.84/332,167
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,859.84

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