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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,267.29, 498,408 and 119,049.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,267.29, 498,408 and 119,049.10 is: 178,576.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,267.29 : 498,408 = 119,049.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,267.29/498,408 = 119,049.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,267.29x = 498,408 × 119,049.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,267.29x = 59,335,023,832.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,335,023,832.80/332,267.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,576.18

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