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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,220.15, 498,233.03 and 118,963.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,220.15, 498,233.03 and 118,963.35 is: 178,410.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,220.15 : 498,233.03 = 118,963.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,220.15/498,233.03 = 118,963.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,220.15x = 498,233.03 × 118,963.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,220.15x = 59,271,469,734.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,271,469,734.63/332,220.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,410.22

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