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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,215.40, 498,225.90 and 118,958.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,215.40, 498,225.90 and 118,958.60 is: 178,403.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,215.40 : 498,225.90 = 118,958.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,215.40/498,225.90 = 118,958.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,215.40x = 498,225.90 × 118,958.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,215.40x = 59,268,255,547.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,268,255,547.74/332,215.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,403.09

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