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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,286.70, 498,430.05 and 155,139.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,286.70, 498,430.05 and 155,139.70 is: 232,709.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,286.70 : 498,430.05 = 155,139.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,286.70/498,430.05 = 155,139.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,286.70x = 498,430.05 × 155,139.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,286.70x = 77,326,288,427.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,326,288,427.99/332,286.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,709.55

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