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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,537.76, 498,881.52 and 110,916

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,537.76, 498,881.52 and 110,916 is: 166,398.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,537.76 : 498,881.52 = 110,916 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,537.76/498,881.52 = 110,916/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,537.76x = 498,881.52 × 110,916
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,537.76x = 55,333,942,672.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,333,942,672.32/332,537.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,398.98

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