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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,521.08, 498,980.34 and 122,180.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,521.08, 498,980.34 and 122,180.28 is: 183,343.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,521.08 : 498,980.34 = 122,180.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,521.08/498,980.34 = 122,180.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,521.08x = 498,980.34 × 122,180.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,521.08x = 60,965,557,655.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,965,557,655.70/332,521.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,343.44

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