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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,176.70, 498,265.05 and 132,527.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,176.70, 498,265.05 and 132,527.90 is: 198,791.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,176.70 : 498,265.05 = 132,527.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,176.70/498,265.05 = 132,527.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,176.70x = 498,265.05 × 132,527.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,176.70x = 66,034,020,719.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,034,020,719.90/332,176.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,791.85

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