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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,553.70, 498,904.26 and 95,877.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,553.70, 498,904.26 and 95,877.91 is: 143,838.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,553.70 : 498,904.26 = 95,877.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,553.70/498,904.26 = 95,877.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,553.70x = 498,904.26 × 95,877.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,553.70x = 47,833,897,738.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,833,897,738.90/332,553.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,838.12

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