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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,407.40, 498,783.90 and 145,437.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,407.40, 498,783.90 and 145,437.80 is: 218,232.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,407.40 : 498,783.90 = 145,437.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,407.40/498,783.90 = 145,437.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,407.40x = 498,783.90 × 145,437.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,407.40x = 72,542,033,091.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,542,033,091.42/332,407.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,232.30

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