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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,174.39, 498,020.20 and 132,434.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,174.39, 498,020.20 and 132,434.87 is: 198,556.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,174.39 : 498,020.20 = 132,434.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,174.39/498,020.20 = 132,434.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,174.39x = 498,020.20 × 132,434.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,174.39x = 65,955,237,623.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,955,237,623.19/332,174.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,556.06

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