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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,902.84, 499,250.58 and 111,235

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,902.84, 499,250.58 and 111,235 is: 166,817.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,902.84 : 499,250.58 = 111,235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,902.84/499,250.58 = 111,235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,902.84x = 499,250.58 × 111,235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,902.84x = 55,534,138,266.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,534,138,266.30/332,902.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,817.86

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