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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,723.02, 498,936.30 and 96,009.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,723.02, 498,936.30 and 96,009.46 is: 143,971.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,723.02 : 498,936.30 = 96,009.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,723.02/498,936.30 = 96,009.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,723.02x = 498,936.30 × 96,009.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,723.02x = 47,902,604,737.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,902,604,737.40/332,723.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,971.42

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