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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,968, 499,452.48 and 135,976

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,968, 499,452.48 and 135,976 is: 203,964.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,968 : 499,452.48 = 135,976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,968/499,452.48 = 135,976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,968x = 499,452.48 × 135,976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,968x = 67,913,550,420.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,913,550,420.48/332,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,964.20

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