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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,860.41, 499,241.37 and 122,449.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,860.41, 499,241.37 and 122,449.14 is: 183,655.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,860.41 : 499,241.37 = 122,449.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,860.41/499,241.37 = 122,449.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,860.41x = 499,241.37 × 122,449.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,860.41x = 61,131,676,408.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,131,676,408.92/332,860.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,655.59

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