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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,912.52, 499,220.55 and 96,198.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,912.52, 499,220.55 and 96,198.93 is: 144,255.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,912.52 : 499,220.55 = 96,198.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,912.52/499,220.55 = 96,198.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,912.52x = 499,220.55 × 96,198.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,912.52x = 48,024,482,744.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,024,482,744.01/332,912.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,255.56

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