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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,177.18, 498,143.51 and 261,238.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,177.18, 498,143.51 and 261,238.42 is: 391,761.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,177.18 : 498,143.51 = 261,238.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,177.18/498,143.51 = 261,238.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,177.18x = 498,143.51 × 261,238.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,177.18x = 130,134,223,485.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,134,223,485.65/332,177.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,761.48

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