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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,284.82, 498,402.99 and 129,842.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,284.82, 498,402.99 and 129,842.87 is: 194,754.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,284.82 : 498,402.99 = 129,842.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,284.82/498,402.99 = 129,842.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,284.82x = 498,402.99 × 129,842.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,284.82x = 64,714,074,638.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,714,074,638.18/332,284.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,754.83

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