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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,117.13, 498,183.30 and 118,899.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,117.13, 498,183.30 and 118,899.62 is: 178,352.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,117.13 : 498,183.30 = 118,899.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,117.13/498,183.30 = 118,899.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,117.13x = 498,183.30 × 118,899.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,117.13x = 59,233,805,060.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,233,805,060.35/332,117.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,352.15

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