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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,449.80, 498,528.90 and 132,703.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,449.80, 498,528.90 and 132,703.80 is: 198,997.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,449.80 : 498,528.90 = 132,703.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,449.80/498,528.90 = 132,703.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,449.80x = 498,528.90 × 132,703.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,449.80x = 66,156,679,439.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,156,679,439.82/332,449.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,997.50

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