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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,216.40, 498,227.40 and 118,959.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,216.40, 498,227.40 and 118,959.60 is: 178,404.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,216.40 : 498,227.40 = 118,959.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,216.40/498,227.40 = 118,959.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,216.40x = 498,227.40 × 118,959.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,216.40x = 59,268,932,213.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,268,932,213.04/332,216.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,404.59

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