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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,883.18, 499,328.41 and 96,227.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,883.18, 499,328.41 and 96,227.91 is: 144,342.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,883.18 : 499,328.41 = 96,227.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,883.18/499,328.41 = 96,227.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,883.18x = 499,328.41 × 96,227.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,883.18x = 48,049,329,057.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,049,329,057.35/332,883.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,342.92

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