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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,757.12, 498,901.92 and 116,562.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,757.12, 498,901.92 and 116,562.96 is: 174,762.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,757.12 : 498,901.92 = 116,562.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,757.12/498,901.92 = 116,562.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,757.12x = 498,901.92 × 116,562.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,757.12x = 58,153,484,544.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,153,484,544.88/332,757.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,762.56

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