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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,912.28, 499,392.72 and 96,256.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,912.28, 499,392.72 and 96,256.20 is: 144,391.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,912.28 : 499,392.72 = 96,256.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,912.28/499,392.72 = 96,256.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,912.28x = 499,392.72 × 96,256.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,912.28x = 48,069,645,534.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,069,645,534.86/332,912.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,391.33

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