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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,274.34, 498,236.37 and 145,067.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,274.34, 498,236.37 and 145,067.14 is: 217,524.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,274.34 : 498,236.37 = 145,067.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,274.34/498,236.37 = 145,067.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,274.34x = 498,236.37 × 145,067.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,274.34x = 72,277,725,239.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,277,725,239.88/332,274.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,524.25

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