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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,414.98, 497,827.77 and 191,747.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,414.98, 497,827.77 and 191,747.14 is: 287,162.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,414.98 : 497,827.77 = 191,747.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,414.98/497,827.77 = 191,747.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,414.98x = 497,827.77 × 191,747.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,414.98x = 95,457,051,110.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,457,051,110.08/332,414.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,162.30

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