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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,876.68, 499,318.66 and 96,221.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,876.68, 499,318.66 and 96,221.41 is: 144,333.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,876.68 : 499,318.66 = 96,221.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,876.68/499,318.66 = 96,221.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,876.68x = 499,318.66 × 96,221.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,876.68x = 48,045,145,504.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,045,145,504.51/332,876.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,333.17

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