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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,359.60, 498,539.40 and 95,726.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,359.60, 498,539.40 and 95,726.20 is: 143,589.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,359.60 : 498,539.40 = 95,726.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,359.60/498,539.40 = 95,726.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,359.60x = 498,539.40 × 95,726.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,359.60x = 47,723,282,312.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,723,282,312.28/332,359.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,589.30

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