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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,274.28, 498,418.50 and 119,056.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,274.28, 498,418.50 and 119,056.12 is: 178,586.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,274.28 : 498,418.50 = 119,056.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,274.28/498,418.50 = 119,056.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,274.28x = 498,418.50 × 119,056.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,274.28x = 59,339,772,746.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,339,772,746.22/332,274.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,586.72

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