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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,832.92, 499,229.94 and 96,170.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,832.92, 499,229.94 and 96,170.36 is: 144,249.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,832.92 : 499,229.94 = 96,170.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,832.92/499,229.94 = 96,170.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,832.92x = 499,229.94 × 96,170.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,832.92x = 48,011,123,052.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,011,123,052.58/332,832.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,249.92

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