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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,919.72, 499,429.31 and 122,541.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,919.72, 499,429.31 and 122,541.66 is: 183,830.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,919.72 : 499,429.31 = 122,541.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,919.72/499,429.31 = 122,541.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,919.72x = 499,429.31 × 122,541.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,919.72x = 61,200,896,087.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,200,896,087.35/332,919.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,830.79

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