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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,235.50, 498,360.31 and 119,017.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,235.50, 498,360.31 and 119,017.28 is: 178,528.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,235.50 : 498,360.31 = 119,017.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,235.50/498,360.31 = 119,017.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,235.50x = 498,360.31 × 119,017.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,235.50x = 59,313,489,504.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,313,489,504.51/332,235.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,528.45

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