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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,372.97, 498,358.98 and 154,919.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,372.97, 498,358.98 and 154,919.79 is: 232,286.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,372.97 : 498,358.98 = 154,919.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,372.97/498,358.98 = 154,919.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,372.97x = 498,358.98 × 154,919.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,372.97x = 77,205,668,526.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,205,668,526.21/332,372.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,286.24

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