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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,875.86, 499,317.44 and 96,220.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,875.86, 499,317.44 and 96,220.59 is: 144,331.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,875.86 : 499,317.44 = 96,220.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,875.86/499,317.44 = 96,220.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,875.86x = 499,317.44 × 96,220.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,875.86x = 48,044,620,606.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,044,620,606.67/332,875.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,331.94

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