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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,695.53, 499,186.26 and 108,124.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,695.53, 499,186.26 and 108,124.79 is: 162,233.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,695.53 : 499,186.26 = 108,124.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,695.53/499,186.26 = 108,124.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,695.53x = 499,186.26 × 108,124.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,695.53x = 53,974,407,037.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,974,407,037.45/332,695.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,233.64

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