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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,258, 498,382.30 and 154,665.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,258, 498,382.30 and 154,665.68 is: 231,996.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,258 : 498,382.30 = 154,665.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,258/498,382.30 = 154,665.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,258x = 498,382.30 × 154,665.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,258x = 77,082,637,329.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,082,637,329.46/332,258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,996.33

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