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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,258.80, 498,503.40 and 145,404.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,258.80, 498,503.40 and 145,404.40 is: 218,157.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,258.80 : 498,503.40 = 145,404.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,258.80/498,503.40 = 145,404.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,258.80x = 498,503.40 × 145,404.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,258.80x = 72,484,587,774.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,484,587,774.96/332,258.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,157.01

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