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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,427.70, 498,641.55 and 155,280.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,427.70, 498,641.55 and 155,280.70 is: 232,921.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,427.70 : 498,641.55 = 155,280.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,427.70/498,641.55 = 155,280.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,427.70x = 498,641.55 × 155,280.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,427.70x = 77,429,408,933.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,429,408,933.09/332,427.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,921.05

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