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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,055.80, 497,910.66 and 118,741.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,055.80, 497,910.66 and 118,741.48 is: 178,050.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,055.80 : 497,910.66 = 118,741.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,055.80/497,910.66 = 118,741.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,055.80x = 497,910.66 × 118,741.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,055.80x = 59,122,648,676.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,122,648,676.18/332,055.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,050.34

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