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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,189.10, 498,285.36 and 82,871.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,189.10, 498,285.36 and 82,871.10 is: 124,307.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,189.10 : 498,285.36 = 82,871.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,189.10/498,285.36 = 82,871.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,189.10x = 498,285.36 × 82,871.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,189.10x = 41,293,455,897.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,293,455,897.10/332,189.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,307.08

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