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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,537.39, 498,879.89 and 95,861.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,537.39, 498,879.89 and 95,861.60 is: 143,813.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,537.39 : 498,879.89 = 95,861.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,537.39/498,879.89 = 95,861.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,537.39x = 498,879.89 × 95,861.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,537.39x = 47,823,423,983.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,823,423,983.92/332,537.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,813.67

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