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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,256.60, 498,530.70 and 154,672.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,256.60, 498,530.70 and 154,672.20 is: 232,076.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,256.60 : 498,530.70 = 154,672.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,256.60/498,530.70 = 154,672.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,256.60x = 498,530.70 × 154,672.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,256.60x = 77,108,840,136.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,108,840,136.54/332,256.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,076.17

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