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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,297.01, 498,322.40 and 119,031.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,297.01, 498,322.40 and 119,031.71 is: 178,503.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,297.01 : 498,322.40 = 119,031.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,297.01/498,322.40 = 119,031.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,297.01x = 498,322.40 × 119,031.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,297.01x = 59,316,164,316.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,316,164,316.53/332,297.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,503.45

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