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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,537.27, 498,879.70 and 95,861.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,537.27, 498,879.70 and 95,861.48 is: 143,813.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,537.27 : 498,879.70 = 95,861.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,537.27/498,879.70 = 95,861.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,537.27x = 498,879.70 × 95,861.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,537.27x = 47,823,343,649.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,823,343,649.90/332,537.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,813.49

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