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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,752, 492,832.08 and 118,242

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,752, 492,832.08 and 118,242 is: 177,256.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,752 : 492,832.08 = 118,242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,752/492,832.08 = 118,242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,752x = 492,832.08 × 118,242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,752x = 58,273,450,803.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,273,450,803.36/328,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,256.57

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