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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,861.32, 499,365.83 and 96,186.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,861.32, 499,365.83 and 96,186.07 is: 144,300.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,861.32 : 499,365.83 = 96,186.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,861.32/499,365.83 = 96,186.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,861.32x = 499,365.83 × 96,186.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,861.32x = 48,032,036,679.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,032,036,679.99/332,861.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,300.45

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