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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,186.96, 498,455.39 and 145,329.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,186.96, 498,455.39 and 145,329.68 is: 218,071.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,186.96 : 498,455.39 = 145,329.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,186.96/498,455.39 = 145,329.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,186.96x = 498,455.39 × 145,329.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,186.96x = 72,440,360,194.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,440,360,194.02/332,186.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,071.06

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