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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,607.40, 498,975.90 and 132,893.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,607.40, 498,975.90 and 132,893.80 is: 199,366.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,607.40 : 498,975.90 = 132,893.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,607.40/498,975.90 = 132,893.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,607.40x = 498,975.90 × 132,893.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,607.40x = 66,310,803,459.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,310,803,459.42/332,607.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,366.59

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