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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,835.12, 499,101.12 and 96,121.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,835.12, 499,101.12 and 96,121.44 is: 144,138.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,835.12 : 499,101.12 = 96,121.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,835.12/499,101.12 = 96,121.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,835.12x = 499,101.12 × 96,121.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,835.12x = 47,974,318,360.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,974,318,360.01/332,835.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,138.39

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