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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,850, 499,275 and 111,234

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,850, 499,275 and 111,234 is: 166,851

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,850 : 499,275 = 111,234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,850/499,275 = 111,234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,850x = 499,275 × 111,234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,850x = 55,536,355,350
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,536,355,350/332,850
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,851

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