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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,701.02, 498,903.30 and 95,987.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,701.02, 498,903.30 and 95,987.43 is: 143,938.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,701.02 : 498,903.30 = 95,987.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,701.02/498,903.30 = 95,987.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,701.02x = 498,903.30 × 95,987.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,701.02x = 47,888,445,585.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,888,445,585.52/332,701.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,938.38

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