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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,882.43, 499,327.29 and 96,227.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,882.43, 499,327.29 and 96,227.16 is: 144,341.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,882.43 : 499,327.29 = 96,227.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,882.43/499,327.29 = 96,227.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,882.43x = 499,327.29 × 96,227.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,882.43x = 48,048,847,027.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,048,847,027.20/332,882.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,341.79

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