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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,591.32, 498,936.20 and 122,212.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,591.32, 498,936.20 and 122,212.86 is: 183,337.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,591.32 : 498,936.20 = 122,212.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,591.32/498,936.20 = 122,212.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,591.32x = 498,936.20 × 122,212.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,591.32x = 60,976,419,959.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,976,419,959.53/332,591.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,337.38

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