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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,187.58, 498,456.33 and 145,330.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,187.58, 498,456.33 and 145,330.30 is: 218,071.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,187.58 : 498,456.33 = 145,330.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,187.58/498,456.33 = 145,330.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,187.58x = 498,456.33 × 145,330.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,187.58x = 72,440,807,975.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,440,807,975.80/332,187.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,071.99

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