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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,271.38, 498,382.98 and 129,829.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,271.38, 498,382.98 and 129,829.43 is: 194,734.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,271.38 : 498,382.98 = 129,829.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,271.38/498,382.98 = 129,829.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,271.38x = 498,382.98 × 129,829.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,271.38x = 64,704,778,974.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,704,778,974.20/332,271.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,734.73

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