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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,572.30, 498,712.65 and 132,826.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,572.30, 498,712.65 and 132,826.30 is: 199,181.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,572.30 : 498,712.65 = 132,826.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,572.30/498,712.65 = 132,826.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,572.30x = 498,712.65 × 132,826.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,572.30x = 66,242,156,062.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,242,156,062.70/332,572.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,181.22

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