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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,537.14, 498,879.51 and 95,861.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,537.14, 498,879.51 and 95,861.35 is: 143,813.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,537.14 : 498,879.51 = 95,861.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,537.14/498,879.51 = 95,861.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,537.14x = 498,879.51 × 95,861.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,537.14x = 47,823,263,315.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,823,263,315.94/332,537.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,813.30

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