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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,426.02, 498,294.14 and 154,786.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,426.02, 498,294.14 and 154,786.94 is: 232,019.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,426.02 : 498,294.14 = 154,786.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,426.02/498,294.14 = 154,786.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,426.02x = 498,294.14 × 154,786.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,426.02x = 77,129,425,150.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,129,425,150.53/332,426.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,019.82

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