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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,603.70, 498,905.55 and 145,979.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,603.70, 498,905.55 and 145,979.70 is: 218,969.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,603.70 : 498,905.55 = 145,979.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,603.70/498,905.55 = 145,979.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,603.70x = 498,905.55 × 145,979.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,603.70x = 72,830,082,517.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,830,082,517.34/332,603.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,969.55

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