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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,828.06, 499,143.54 and 96,172.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,828.06, 499,143.54 and 96,172.88 is: 144,230.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,828.06 : 499,143.54 = 96,172.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,828.06/499,143.54 = 96,172.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,828.06x = 499,143.54 × 96,172.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,828.06x = 48,004,071,775.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,004,071,775.20/332,828.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,230.84

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