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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,116.13, 498,181.80 and 118,898.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,116.13, 498,181.80 and 118,898.62 is: 178,350.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,116.13 : 498,181.80 = 118,898.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,116.13/498,181.80 = 118,898.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,116.13x = 498,181.80 × 118,898.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,116.13x = 59,233,128,529.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,233,128,529.12/332,116.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,350.65

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