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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,785.60, 499,251.30 and 133,055.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,785.60, 499,251.30 and 133,055.80 is: 199,612.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,785.60 : 499,251.30 = 133,055.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,785.60/499,251.30 = 133,055.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,785.60x = 499,251.30 × 133,055.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,785.60x = 66,428,281,122.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,428,281,122.54/332,785.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,612.85

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