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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,125.38, 498,195.77 and 118,907.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,125.38, 498,195.77 and 118,907.87 is: 178,364.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,125.38 : 498,195.77 = 118,907.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,125.38/498,195.77 = 118,907.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,125.38x = 498,195.77 × 118,907.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,125.38x = 59,239,394,768.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,239,394,768.19/332,125.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,364.55

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