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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,256.40, 498,557.40 and 145,286.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,256.40, 498,557.40 and 145,286.80 is: 218,005.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,256.40 : 498,557.40 = 145,286.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,256.40/498,557.40 = 145,286.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,256.40x = 498,557.40 × 145,286.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,256.40x = 72,433,809,262.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,433,809,262.32/332,256.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,005.76

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