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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,186.40, 498,182.40 and 118,929.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,186.40, 498,182.40 and 118,929.60 is: 178,359.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,186.40 : 498,182.40 = 118,929.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,186.40/498,182.40 = 118,929.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,186.40x = 498,182.40 × 118,929.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,186.40x = 59,248,633,559.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,248,633,559.04/332,186.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,359.60

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