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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,986.93, 499,397.25 and 130,624.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,986.93, 499,397.25 and 130,624.17 is: 195,903.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,986.93 : 499,397.25 = 130,624.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,986.93/499,397.25 = 130,624.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,986.93x = 499,397.25 × 130,624.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,986.93x = 65,233,351,281.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,233,351,281.53/332,986.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,903.64

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