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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,838.72, 499,283.60 and 96,183.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,838.72, 499,283.60 and 96,183.45 is: 144,282.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,838.72 : 499,283.60 = 96,183.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,838.72/499,283.60 = 96,183.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,838.72x = 499,283.60 × 96,183.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,838.72x = 48,022,818,695.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,022,818,695.50/332,838.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,282.55

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