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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,875.80, 499,317.35 and 96,220.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,875.80, 499,317.35 and 96,220.53 is: 144,331.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,875.80 : 499,317.35 = 96,220.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,875.80/499,317.35 = 96,220.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,875.80x = 499,317.35 × 96,220.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,875.80x = 48,044,580,438.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,044,580,438.79/332,875.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,331.85

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