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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,327.60, 496,991.40 and 120,972.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,327.60, 496,991.40 and 120,972.40 is: 181,458.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,327.60 : 496,991.40 = 120,972.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,327.60/496,991.40 = 120,972.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,327.60x = 496,991.40 × 120,972.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,327.60x = 60,122,242,437.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,122,242,437.36/331,327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,458.60

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