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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,868.06, 499,302.09 and 111,252.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,868.06, 499,302.09 and 111,252.06 is: 166,878.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,868.06 : 499,302.09 = 111,252.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,868.06/499,302.09 = 111,252.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,868.06x = 499,302.09 × 111,252.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,868.06x = 55,548,386,074.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,548,386,074.81/332,868.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,878.09

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