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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,277.28, 498,423 and 119,059.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,277.28, 498,423 and 119,059.12 is: 178,591.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,277.28 : 498,423 = 119,059.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,277.28/498,423 = 119,059.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,277.28x = 498,423 × 119,059.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,277.28x = 59,341,803,767.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,341,803,767.76/332,277.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,591.22

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