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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,982.06, 499,481.19 and 108,343.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,982.06, 499,481.19 and 108,343.14 is: 162,517.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,982.06 : 499,481.19 = 108,343.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,982.06/499,481.19 = 108,343.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,982.06x = 499,481.19 × 108,343.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,982.06x = 54,115,360,495.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,115,360,495.54/332,982.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,517.35

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