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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,234.10, 498,351.15 and 154,759.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,234.10, 498,351.15 and 154,759.05 is: 232,138.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,234.10 : 498,351.15 = 154,759.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,234.10/498,351.15 = 154,759.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,234.10x = 498,351.15 × 154,759.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,234.10x = 77,124,350,540.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,124,350,540.41/332,234.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,138.58

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