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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,144.15, 498,093.91 and 118,854.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,144.15, 498,093.91 and 118,854.20 is: 178,237.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,144.15 : 498,093.91 = 118,854.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,144.15/498,093.91 = 118,854.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,144.15x = 498,093.91 × 118,854.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,144.15x = 59,200,554,146.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,200,554,146.02/332,144.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,237.54

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