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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,373.27, 498,630.78 and 152,371.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,373.27, 498,630.78 and 152,371.83 is: 228,590.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,373.27 : 498,630.78 = 152,371.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,373.27/498,630.78 = 152,371.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,373.27x = 498,630.78 × 152,371.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,373.27x = 75,977,284,442.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,977,284,442.93/332,373.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,590.24

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