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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,774.62, 499,178.50 and 162,153.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,774.62, 499,178.50 and 162,153.08 is: 243,237.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,774.62 : 499,178.50 = 162,153.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,774.62/499,178.50 = 162,153.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,774.62x = 499,178.50 × 162,153.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,774.62x = 80,943,329,591.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,943,329,591.45/332,774.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,237.69

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