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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,925.84, 499,285.08 and 111,258

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,925.84, 499,285.08 and 111,258 is: 166,852.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,925.84 : 499,285.08 = 111,258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,925.84/499,285.08 = 111,258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,925.84x = 499,285.08 × 111,258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,925.84x = 55,549,459,430.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,549,459,430.64/332,925.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,852.35

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