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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,596.56, 498,894.84 and 122,143.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,596.56, 498,894.84 and 122,143.44 is: 183,215.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,596.56 : 498,894.84 = 122,143.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,596.56/498,894.84 = 122,143.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,596.56x = 498,894.84 × 122,143.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,596.56x = 60,936,731,955.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,936,731,955.85/332,596.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,215.16

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