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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,207.30, 498,352.05 and 118,998.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,207.30, 498,352.05 and 118,998.09 is: 178,511.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,207.30 : 498,352.05 = 118,998.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,207.30/498,352.05 = 118,998.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,207.30x = 498,352.05 × 118,998.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,207.30x = 59,302,942,097.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,302,942,097.58/332,207.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,511.86

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