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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,827.70, 499,241.55 and 146,203.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,827.70, 499,241.55 and 146,203.70 is: 219,305.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,827.70 : 499,241.55 = 146,203.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,827.70/499,241.55 = 146,203.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,827.70x = 499,241.55 × 146,203.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,827.70x = 72,990,961,803.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,990,961,803.74/332,827.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,305.55

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