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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,451.61, 498,720.57 and 152,493.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,451.61, 498,720.57 and 152,493.64 is: 228,760.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,451.61 : 498,720.57 = 152,493.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,451.61/498,720.57 = 152,493.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,451.61x = 498,720.57 × 152,493.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,451.61x = 76,051,711,806.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,051,711,806.10/332,451.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,760.25

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