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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,878.12, 499,320.82 and 96,222.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,878.12, 499,320.82 and 96,222.85 is: 144,335.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,878.12 : 499,320.82 = 96,222.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,878.12/499,320.82 = 96,222.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,878.12x = 499,320.82 × 96,222.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,878.12x = 48,046,071,477.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,046,071,477.27/332,878.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,335.33

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