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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,216.17, 498,329.72 and 129,827.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,216.17, 498,329.72 and 129,827.54 is: 194,743.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,216.17 : 498,329.72 = 129,827.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,216.17/498,329.72 = 129,827.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,216.17x = 498,329.72 × 129,827.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,216.17x = 64,696,922,740.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,696,922,740.03/332,216.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,743.45

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