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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,972.61, 499,533.71 and 96,333.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,972.61, 499,533.71 and 96,333.72 is: 144,522.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,972.61 : 499,533.71 = 96,333.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,972.61/499,533.71 = 96,333.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,972.61x = 499,533.71 × 96,333.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,972.61x = 48,121,940,068.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,121,940,068.03/332,972.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,522.22

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