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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,292.78, 498,570.39 and 121,947.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,292.78, 498,570.39 and 121,947.12 is: 182,968.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,292.78 : 498,570.39 = 121,947.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,292.78/498,570.39 = 121,947.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,292.78x = 498,570.39 × 121,947.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,292.78x = 60,799,223,177.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,799,223,177.78/332,292.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,968.84

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