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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,876.61, 499,318.57 and 96,221.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,876.61, 499,318.57 and 96,221.34 is: 144,333.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,876.61 : 499,318.57 = 96,221.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,876.61/499,318.57 = 96,221.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,876.61x = 499,318.57 × 96,221.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,876.61x = 48,045,103,524.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,045,103,524.18/332,876.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,333.07

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