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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,536.40, 498,869.40 and 142,996.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,536.40, 498,869.40 and 142,996.40 is: 214,522.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,536.40 : 498,869.40 = 142,996.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,536.40/498,869.40 = 142,996.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,536.40x = 498,869.40 × 142,996.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,536.40x = 71,336,528,270.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,336,528,270.16/332,536.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,522.47

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