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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,042.12, 497,890.25 and 118,727.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,042.12, 497,890.25 and 118,727.81 is: 178,029.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,042.12 : 497,890.25 = 118,727.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,042.12/497,890.25 = 118,727.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,042.12x = 497,890.25 × 118,727.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,042.12x = 59,113,418,409.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,113,418,409.21/332,042.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,029.88

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