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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,835.35, 499,278.53 and 96,180.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,835.35, 499,278.53 and 96,180.08 is: 144,277.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,835.35 : 499,278.53 = 96,180.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,835.35/499,278.53 = 96,180.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,835.35x = 499,278.53 × 96,180.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,835.35x = 48,020,646,701.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,020,646,701.74/332,835.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,277.49

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