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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,754.33, 498,931.98 and 152,614.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,754.33, 498,931.98 and 152,614.15 is: 228,829.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,754.33 : 498,931.98 = 152,614.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,754.33/498,931.98 = 152,614.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,754.33x = 498,931.98 × 152,614.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,754.33x = 76,144,080,035.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,144,080,035.52/332,754.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,829.72

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