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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,278.34, 498,242.36 and 145,071.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,278.34, 498,242.36 and 145,071.14 is: 217,530.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,278.34 : 498,242.36 = 145,071.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,278.34/498,242.36 = 145,071.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,278.34x = 498,242.36 × 145,071.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,278.34x = 72,280,587,161.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,280,587,161.49/332,278.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,530.24

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