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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,876.99, 499,319.13 and 96,221.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,876.99, 499,319.13 and 96,221.72 is: 144,333.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,876.99 : 499,319.13 = 96,221.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,876.99/499,319.13 = 96,221.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,876.99x = 499,319.13 × 96,221.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,876.99x = 48,045,346,765.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,045,346,765.80/332,876.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,333.64

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