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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,268.80, 498,518.40 and 145,414.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,268.80, 498,518.40 and 145,414.40 is: 218,172.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,268.80 : 498,518.40 = 145,414.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,268.80/498,518.40 = 145,414.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,268.80x = 498,518.40 × 145,414.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,268.80x = 72,491,754,024.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,491,754,024.96/332,268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,172.02

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