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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,045.70, 498,068.55 and 132,396.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,045.70, 498,068.55 and 132,396.90 is: 198,595.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,045.70 : 498,068.55 = 132,396.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,045.70/498,068.55 = 132,396.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,045.70x = 498,068.55 × 132,396.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,045.70x = 65,942,732,007.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,942,732,007.50/332,045.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,595.35

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