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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,901.84, 499,249.08 and 111,234

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,901.84, 499,249.08 and 111,234 is: 166,816.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,901.84 : 499,249.08 = 111,234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,901.84/499,249.08 = 111,234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,901.84x = 499,249.08 × 111,234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,901.84x = 55,533,472,164.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,533,472,164.72/332,901.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,816.36

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