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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,273.28, 498,417 and 119,055.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,273.28, 498,417 and 119,055.12 is: 178,585.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,273.28 : 498,417 = 119,055.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,273.28/498,417 = 119,055.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,273.28x = 498,417 × 119,055.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,273.28x = 59,339,095,745.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,339,095,745.04/332,273.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,585.22

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