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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,177.70, 498,266.55 and 132,528.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,177.70, 498,266.55 and 132,528.90 is: 198,793.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,177.70 : 498,266.55 = 132,528.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,177.70/498,266.55 = 132,528.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,177.70x = 498,266.55 × 132,528.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,177.70x = 66,034,717,778.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,034,717,778.30/332,177.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,793.35

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