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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,921.47, 499,431.93 and 122,543.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,921.47, 499,431.93 and 122,543.41 is: 183,833.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,921.47 : 499,431.93 = 122,543.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,921.47/499,431.93 = 122,543.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,921.47x = 499,431.93 × 122,543.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,921.47x = 61,202,091,765.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,202,091,765.08/332,921.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,833.42

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