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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,758.12, 498,903.42 and 116,563.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,758.12, 498,903.42 and 116,563.96 is: 174,764.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,758.12 : 498,903.42 = 116,563.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,758.12/498,903.42 = 116,563.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,758.12x = 498,903.42 × 116,563.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,758.12x = 58,154,158,292.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,154,158,292.74/332,758.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,764.05

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