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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,893.26, 499,290.75 and 122,482.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,893.26, 499,290.75 and 122,482.26 is: 183,705.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,893.26 : 499,290.75 = 122,482.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,893.26/499,290.75 = 122,482.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,893.26x = 499,290.75 × 122,482.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,893.26x = 61,154,259,457.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,154,259,457.10/332,893.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,705.31

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