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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,357.40, 498,536.10 and 154,805.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,357.40, 498,536.10 and 154,805.40 is: 232,208.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,357.40 : 498,536.10 = 154,805.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,357.40/498,536.10 = 154,805.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,357.40x = 498,536.10 × 154,805.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,357.40x = 77,176,080,374.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,176,080,374.94/332,357.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,208.10

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