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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,377.56, 498,567.15 and 132,714.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,377.56, 498,567.15 and 132,714.18 is: 199,071.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,377.56 : 498,567.15 = 132,714.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,377.56/498,567.15 = 132,714.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,377.56x = 498,567.15 × 132,714.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,377.56x = 66,166,930,487.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,166,930,487.19/332,377.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,071.59

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