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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,177.60, 498,266.40 and 154,702.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,177.60, 498,266.40 and 154,702.55 is: 232,053.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,177.60 : 498,266.40 = 154,702.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,177.60/498,266.40 = 154,702.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,177.60x = 498,266.40 × 154,702.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,177.60x = 77,083,082,659.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,083,082,659.32/332,177.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,053.83

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