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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,444.19, 498,709.37 and 152,486.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,444.19, 498,709.37 and 152,486.21 is: 228,749.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,444.19 : 498,709.37 = 152,486.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,444.19/498,709.37 = 152,486.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,444.19x = 498,709.37 × 152,486.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,444.19x = 76,046,301,568.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,046,301,568.50/332,444.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,749.08

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