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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,208.30, 498,353.55 and 118,999.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,208.30, 498,353.55 and 118,999.09 is: 178,513.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,208.30 : 498,353.55 = 118,999.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,208.30/498,353.55 = 118,999.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,208.30x = 498,353.55 × 118,999.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,208.30x = 59,303,618,948.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,303,618,948.27/332,208.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,513.36

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