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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,254.86, 498,485.71 and 119,024.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,254.86, 498,485.71 and 119,024.61 is: 178,573.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,254.86 : 498,485.71 = 119,024.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,254.86/498,485.71 = 119,024.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,254.86x = 498,485.71 × 119,024.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,254.86x = 59,332,066,925.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,332,066,925.76/332,254.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,573.96

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