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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,850.87, 499,360.14 and 96,191.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,850.87, 499,360.14 and 96,191.96 is: 144,312.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,850.87 : 499,360.14 = 96,191.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,850.87/499,360.14 = 96,191.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,850.87x = 499,360.14 × 96,191.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,850.87x = 48,034,428,115.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,034,428,115.67/332,850.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,312.16

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