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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,456.73, 498,728.25 and 152,498.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,456.73, 498,728.25 and 152,498.76 is: 228,767.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,456.73 : 498,728.25 = 152,498.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,456.73/498,728.25 = 152,498.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,456.73x = 498,728.25 × 152,498.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,456.73x = 76,055,439,701.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,055,439,701.97/332,456.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,767.94

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