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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,069, 483,156.28 and 132,477.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,069, 483,156.28 and 132,477.98 is: 198,738.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,069 : 483,156.28 = 132,477.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,069/483,156.28 = 132,477.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,069x = 483,156.28 × 132,477.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,069x = 64,007,567,998.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,007,567,998.71/322,069
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,738.68

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