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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,281.76, 498,501.36 and 132,613.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,281.76, 498,501.36 and 132,613.28 is: 198,951.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,281.76 : 498,501.36 = 132,613.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,281.76/498,501.36 = 132,613.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,281.76x = 498,501.36 × 132,613.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,281.76x = 66,107,900,434.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,107,900,434.06/332,281.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,951.34

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