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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,287.02, 498,692.88 and 121,985.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,287.02, 498,692.88 and 121,985.10 is: 183,073.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,287.02 : 498,692.88 = 121,985.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,287.02/498,692.88 = 121,985.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,287.02x = 498,692.88 × 121,985.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,287.02x = 60,833,100,836.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,833,100,836.09/332,287.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,073.96

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