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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,531.83, 498,996.47 and 122,191.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,531.83, 498,996.47 and 122,191.03 is: 183,359.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,531.83 : 498,996.47 = 122,191.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,531.83/498,996.47 = 122,191.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,531.83x = 498,996.47 × 122,191.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,531.83x = 60,972,892,635.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,972,892,635.66/332,531.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,359.57

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