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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,909.28, 499,388.22 and 96,253.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,909.28, 499,388.22 and 96,253.20 is: 144,386.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,909.28 : 499,388.22 = 96,253.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,909.28/499,388.22 = 96,253.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,909.28x = 499,388.22 × 96,253.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,909.28x = 48,067,714,217.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,067,714,217.30/332,909.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,386.83

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