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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,187.12, 498,366 and 95,548.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,187.12, 498,366 and 95,548.32 is: 143,347.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,187.12 : 498,366 = 95,548.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,187.12/498,366 = 95,548.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,187.12x = 498,366 × 95,548.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,187.12x = 47,618,034,045.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,618,034,045.12/332,187.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,347.02

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