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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,292.20, 498,438.30 and 155,145.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,292.20, 498,438.30 and 155,145.20 is: 232,717.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,292.20 : 498,438.30 = 155,145.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,292.20/498,438.30 = 155,145.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,292.20x = 498,438.30 × 155,145.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,292.20x = 77,330,309,741.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,330,309,741.16/332,292.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,717.80

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