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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,878.68, 499,321.67 and 96,223.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,878.68, 499,321.67 and 96,223.41 is: 144,336.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,878.68 : 499,321.67 = 96,223.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,878.68/499,321.67 = 96,223.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,878.68x = 499,321.67 × 96,223.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,878.68x = 48,046,433,293.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,046,433,293.18/332,878.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,336.17

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