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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,557.80, 498,690.90 and 132,811.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,557.80, 498,690.90 and 132,811.80 is: 199,159.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,557.80 : 498,690.90 = 132,811.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,557.80/498,690.90 = 132,811.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,557.80x = 498,690.90 × 132,811.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,557.80x = 66,232,036,072.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,232,036,072.62/332,557.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,159.47

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