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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,382.42, 498,573.63 and 155,013.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,382.42, 498,573.63 and 155,013.48 is: 232,520.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,382.42 : 498,573.63 = 155,013.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,382.42/498,573.63 = 155,013.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,382.42x = 498,573.63 × 155,013.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,382.42x = 77,285,633,422.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,285,633,422.53/332,382.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,520.22

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