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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,179.60, 498,123.60 and 132,433.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,179.60, 498,123.60 and 132,433.60 is: 198,592.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,179.60 : 498,123.60 = 132,433.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,179.60/498,123.60 = 132,433.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,179.60x = 498,123.60 × 132,433.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,179.60x = 65,968,301,592.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,968,301,592.96/332,179.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,592.27

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