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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,587.20, 498,771.45 and 122,197.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,587.20, 498,771.45 and 122,197.80 is: 183,256.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,587.20 : 498,771.45 = 122,197.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,587.20/498,771.45 = 122,197.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,587.20x = 498,771.45 × 122,197.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,587.20x = 60,948,773,892.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,948,773,892.81/332,587.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,256.52

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