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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,175.39, 498,021.70 and 132,435.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,175.39, 498,021.70 and 132,435.87 is: 198,557.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,175.39 : 498,021.70 = 132,435.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,175.39/498,021.70 = 132,435.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,175.39x = 498,021.70 × 132,435.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,175.39x = 65,955,937,118.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,955,937,118.38/332,175.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,557.57

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