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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,441.37, 498,705.18 and 152,483.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,441.37, 498,705.18 and 152,483.40 is: 228,744.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,441.37 : 498,705.18 = 152,483.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,441.37/498,705.18 = 152,483.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,441.37x = 498,705.18 × 152,483.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,441.37x = 76,044,261,444.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,044,261,444.01/332,441.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,744.88

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