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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,695, 497,620.26 and 110,079

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,695, 497,620.26 and 110,079 is: 165,144.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,695 : 497,620.26 = 110,079 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,695/497,620.26 = 110,079/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,695x = 497,620.26 × 110,079
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,695x = 54,777,540,600.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,777,540,600.54/331,695
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,144.31

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