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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,017.72, 504,035.22 and 96,167

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,017.72, 504,035.22 and 96,167 is: 144,252.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,017.72 : 504,035.22 = 96,167 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,017.72/504,035.22 = 96,167/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,017.72x = 504,035.22 × 96,167
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,017.72x = 48,471,555,001.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,471,555,001.74/336,017.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,252.97

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