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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,223.12, 498,371.94 and 121,860.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,223.12, 498,371.94 and 121,860.45 is: 182,804.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,223.12 : 498,371.94 = 121,860.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,223.12/498,371.94 = 121,860.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,223.12x = 498,371.94 × 121,860.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,223.12x = 60,731,828,875.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,731,828,875.77/332,223.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,804.34

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