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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,833.92, 499,231.44 and 96,171.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,833.92, 499,231.44 and 96,171.36 is: 144,251.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,833.92 : 499,231.44 = 96,171.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,833.92/499,231.44 = 96,171.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,833.92x = 499,231.44 × 96,171.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,833.92x = 48,011,766,539.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,011,766,539.56/332,833.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,251.42

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