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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,278.28, 498,424.50 and 119,060.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,278.28, 498,424.50 and 119,060.12 is: 178,592.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,278.28 : 498,424.50 = 119,060.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,278.28/498,424.50 = 119,060.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,278.28x = 498,424.50 × 119,060.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,278.28x = 59,342,480,780.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,342,480,780.94/332,278.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,592.72

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