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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,541.39, 498,885.89 and 95,865.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,541.39, 498,885.89 and 95,865.60 is: 143,819.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,541.39 : 498,885.89 = 95,865.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,541.39/498,885.89 = 95,865.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,541.39x = 498,885.89 × 95,865.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,541.39x = 47,825,994,697.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,825,994,697.06/332,541.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,819.68

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