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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,115.13, 498,180.30 and 118,897.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,115.13, 498,180.30 and 118,897.62 is: 178,349.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,115.13 : 498,180.30 = 118,897.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,115.13/498,180.30 = 118,897.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,115.13x = 498,180.30 × 118,897.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,115.13x = 59,232,452,000.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,232,452,000.89/332,115.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,349.15

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