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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,131.20, 498,196.80 and 191,725.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,131.20, 498,196.80 and 191,725.80 is: 287,588.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,131.20 : 498,196.80 = 191,725.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,131.20/498,196.80 = 191,725.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,131.20x = 498,196.80 × 191,725.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,131.20x = 95,517,180,037.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,517,180,037.44/332,131.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,588.70

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