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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,335.42, 737,012.22 and 154,369.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,335.42, 737,012.22 and 154,369.75 is: 231,557.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,335.42 : 737,012.22 = 154,369.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,335.42/737,012.22 = 154,369.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,335.42x = 737,012.22 × 154,369.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,335.42x = 113,772,392,148.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,772,392,148.35/491,335.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,557.48

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