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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,161.20, 498,241.80 and 132,512.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,161.20, 498,241.80 and 132,512.40 is: 198,768.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,161.20 : 498,241.80 = 132,512.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,161.20/498,241.80 = 132,512.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,161.20x = 498,241.80 × 132,512.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,161.20x = 66,023,216,698.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,023,216,698.32/332,161.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,768.60

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