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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,510.70, 498,766.05 and 132,861.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,510.70, 498,766.05 and 132,861.90 is: 199,292.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,510.70 : 498,766.05 = 132,861.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,510.70/498,766.05 = 132,861.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,510.70x = 498,766.05 × 132,861.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,510.70x = 66,267,005,058.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,267,005,058.50/332,510.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,292.85

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