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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,175.10, 498,021.27 and 132,435.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,175.10, 498,021.27 and 132,435.58 is: 198,557.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,175.10 : 498,021.27 = 132,435.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,175.10/498,021.27 = 132,435.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,175.10x = 498,021.27 × 132,435.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,175.10x = 65,955,735,744.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,955,735,744.79/332,175.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,557.13

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