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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,985.93, 499,395.75 and 130,623.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,985.93, 499,395.75 and 130,623.17 is: 195,902.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,985.93 : 499,395.75 = 130,623.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,985.93/499,395.75 = 130,623.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,985.93x = 499,395.75 × 130,623.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,985.93x = 65,232,653,452.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,232,653,452.55/332,985.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,902.13

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