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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,016.72, 504,033.72 and 96,166

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,016.72, 504,033.72 and 96,166 is: 144,251.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,016.72 : 504,033.72 = 96,166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,016.72/504,033.72 = 96,166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,016.72x = 504,033.72 × 96,166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,016.72x = 48,470,906,717.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,470,906,717.52/336,016.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,251.47

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