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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,825.06, 499,139.04 and 96,169.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,825.06, 499,139.04 and 96,169.88 is: 144,226.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,825.06 : 499,139.04 = 96,169.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,825.06/499,139.04 = 96,169.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,825.06x = 499,139.04 × 96,169.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,825.06x = 48,002,141,580.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,002,141,580.12/332,825.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,226.34

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