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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,179.29, 497,519.73 and 154,311.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,179.29, 497,519.73 and 154,311.98 is: 231,119.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,179.29 : 497,519.73 = 154,311.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,179.29/497,519.73 = 154,311.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,179.29x = 497,519.73 × 154,311.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,179.29x = 76,773,252,137.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,773,252,137.77/332,179.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,119.92

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