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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,562.60, 498,843.90 and 122,351.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,562.60, 498,843.90 and 122,351.40 is: 183,527.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,562.60 : 498,843.90 = 122,351.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,562.60/498,843.90 = 122,351.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,562.60x = 498,843.90 × 122,351.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,562.60x = 61,034,249,546.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,034,249,546.46/332,562.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,527.10

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