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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,137.60, 498,206.40 and 110,521.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,137.60, 498,206.40 and 110,521.60 is: 165,782.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,137.60 : 498,206.40 = 110,521.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,137.60/498,206.40 = 110,521.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,137.60x = 498,206.40 × 110,521.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,137.60x = 55,062,568,458.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,062,568,458.24/332,137.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,782.40

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