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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,086.20, 498,129.30 and 82,768.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,086.20, 498,129.30 and 82,768.20 is: 124,152.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,086.20 : 498,129.30 = 82,768.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,086.20/498,129.30 = 82,768.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,086.20x = 498,129.30 × 82,768.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,086.20x = 41,229,265,528.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,229,265,528.26/332,086.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,152.30

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