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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,180.68, 498,148.76 and 261,241.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,180.68, 498,148.76 and 261,241.92 is: 391,766.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,180.68 : 498,148.76 = 261,241.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,180.68/498,148.76 = 261,241.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,180.68x = 498,148.76 × 261,241.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,180.68x = 130,137,338,508.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,137,338,508.02/332,180.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,766.73

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