Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,119.13, 498,186.30 and 118,901.62
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 332,119.13, 498,186.30 and 118,901.62 is: 178,355.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332,119.13 : 498,186.30 = 118,901.62 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332,119.13/498,186.30 = 118,901.62/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332,119.13x = 498,186.30 × 118,901.62 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332,119.13x = 59,235,158,131.81 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,235,158,131.81/332,119.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 178,355.15
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