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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,901.70, 499,417.35 and 96,252.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,901.70, 499,417.35 and 96,252.10 is: 144,396.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,901.70 : 499,417.35 = 96,252.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,901.70/499,417.35 = 96,252.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,901.70x = 499,417.35 × 96,252.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,901.70x = 48,069,968,713.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,069,968,713.94/332,901.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,396.89

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