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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,775, 499,241.34 and 108,136.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,775, 499,241.34 and 108,136.08 is: 162,229.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,775 : 499,241.34 = 108,136.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,775/499,241.34 = 108,136.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,775x = 499,241.34 × 108,136.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,775x = 53,986,001,481.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,986,001,481.55/332,775
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,229.74

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