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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,120.13, 498,187.80 and 118,902.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,120.13, 498,187.80 and 118,902.62 is: 178,356.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,120.13 : 498,187.80 = 118,902.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,120.13/498,187.80 = 118,902.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,120.13x = 498,187.80 × 118,902.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,120.13x = 59,235,834,672.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,235,834,672.04/332,120.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,356.65

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