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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,182.68, 498,151.76 and 261,243.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,182.68, 498,151.76 and 261,243.92 is: 391,769.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,182.68 : 498,151.76 = 261,243.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,182.68/498,151.76 = 261,243.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,182.68x = 498,151.76 × 261,243.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,182.68x = 130,139,118,537.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,139,118,537.30/332,182.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,769.73

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