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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,751.11, 498,892.91 and 116,556.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,751.11, 498,892.91 and 116,556.98 is: 174,753.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,751.11 : 498,892.91 = 116,556.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,751.11/498,892.91 = 116,556.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,751.11x = 498,892.91 × 116,556.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,751.11x = 58,149,447,855.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,149,447,855.76/332,751.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,753.58

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