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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,928.84, 499,289.58 and 111,261

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,928.84, 499,289.58 and 111,261 is: 166,856.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,928.84 : 499,289.58 = 111,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,928.84/499,289.58 = 111,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,928.84x = 499,289.58 × 111,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,928.84x = 55,551,457,960.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,551,457,960.38/332,928.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,856.85

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