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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,878.11, 499,320.83 and 96,222.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,878.11, 499,320.83 and 96,222.84 is: 144,335.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,878.11 : 499,320.83 = 96,222.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,878.11/499,320.83 = 96,222.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,878.11x = 499,320.83 × 96,222.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,878.11x = 48,046,067,852.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,046,067,852.64/332,878.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,335.32

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