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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,191.20, 498,286.80 and 132,542.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,191.20, 498,286.80 and 132,542.40 is: 198,813.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,191.20 : 498,286.80 = 132,542.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,191.20/498,286.80 = 132,542.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,191.20x = 498,286.80 × 132,542.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,191.20x = 66,044,128,360.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,044,128,360.32/332,191.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,813.60

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