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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,919.97, 499,429.68 and 122,541.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,919.97, 499,429.68 and 122,541.91 is: 183,831.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,919.97 : 499,429.68 = 122,541.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,919.97/499,429.68 = 122,541.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,919.97x = 499,429.68 × 122,541.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,919.97x = 61,201,066,897.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,201,066,897.89/332,919.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,831.17

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