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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,045.60, 498,068.40 and 82,727.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,045.60, 498,068.40 and 82,727.60 is: 124,091.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,045.60 : 498,068.40 = 82,727.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,045.60/498,068.40 = 82,727.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,045.60x = 498,068.40 × 82,727.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,045.60x = 41,204,003,367.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,204,003,367.84/332,045.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,091.40

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