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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,001.50, 498,006.57 and 110,385.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,001.50, 498,006.57 and 110,385.50 is: 165,579.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,001.50 : 498,006.57 = 110,385.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,001.50/498,006.57 = 110,385.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,001.50x = 498,006.57 × 110,385.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,001.50x = 54,972,704,232.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,972,704,232.74/332,001.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,579.69

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