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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,827.06, 499,142.04 and 96,171.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,827.06, 499,142.04 and 96,171.88 is: 144,229.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,827.06 : 499,142.04 = 96,171.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,827.06/499,142.04 = 96,171.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,827.06x = 499,142.04 × 96,171.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,827.06x = 48,003,428,373.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,003,428,373.84/332,827.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,229.34

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