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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,155.41, 497,926.53 and 132,427.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,155.41, 497,926.53 and 132,427.50 is: 198,519.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,155.41 : 497,926.53 = 132,427.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,155.41/497,926.53 = 132,427.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,155.41x = 497,926.53 × 132,427.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,155.41x = 65,939,165,551.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,939,165,551.58/332,155.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,519.02

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