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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,266.29, 498,406.50 and 119,048.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,266.29, 498,406.50 and 119,048.10 is: 178,574.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,266.29 : 498,406.50 = 119,048.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,266.29/498,406.50 = 119,048.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,266.29x = 498,406.50 × 119,048.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,266.29x = 59,334,346,852.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,334,346,852.65/332,266.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,574.68

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