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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,705.16, 499,084.92 and 132,916.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,705.16, 499,084.92 and 132,916.23 is: 199,385.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,705.16 : 499,084.92 = 132,916.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,705.16/499,084.92 = 132,916.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,705.16x = 499,084.92 × 132,916.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,705.16x = 66,336,486,016.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,336,486,016.25/332,705.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,385.20

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