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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,270, 498,488.16 and 95,607.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,270, 498,488.16 and 95,607.44 is: 143,435.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,270 : 498,488.16 = 95,607.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,270/498,488.16 = 95,607.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,270x = 498,488.16 × 95,607.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,270x = 47,659,176,847.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,659,176,847.91/332,270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,435.09

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