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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,112.96, 493,567.32 and 118,723.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,112.96, 493,567.32 and 118,723.44 is: 178,048.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,112.96 : 493,567.32 = 118,723.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,112.96/493,567.32 = 118,723.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,112.96x = 493,567.32 × 118,723.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,112.96x = 58,598,010,101.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,598,010,101.98/329,112.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,048.32

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