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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,258.60, 498,533.70 and 154,674.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,258.60, 498,533.70 and 154,674.20 is: 232,079.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,258.60 : 498,533.70 = 154,674.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,258.60/498,533.70 = 154,674.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,258.60x = 498,533.70 × 154,674.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,258.60x = 77,110,301,220.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,110,301,220.54/332,258.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,079.17

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