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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,206.30, 498,350.55 and 118,997.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,206.30, 498,350.55 and 118,997.09 is: 178,510.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,206.30 : 498,350.55 = 118,997.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,206.30/498,350.55 = 118,997.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,206.30x = 498,350.55 × 118,997.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,206.30x = 59,302,262,758.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,302,262,758.15/332,206.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,510.35

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