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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,099.15, 498,111.78 and 118,858.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,099.15, 498,111.78 and 118,858.43 is: 178,274.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,099.15 : 498,111.78 = 118,858.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,099.15/498,111.78 = 118,858.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,099.15x = 498,111.78 × 118,858.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,099.15x = 59,204,781,644.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,204,781,644.75/332,099.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,274.42

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