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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,084.63, 499,631.19 and 96,427.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,084.63, 499,631.19 and 96,427.53 is: 144,642.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,084.63 : 499,631.19 = 96,427.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,084.63/499,631.19 = 96,427.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,084.63x = 499,631.19 × 96,427.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,084.63x = 48,178,202,811.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,178,202,811.74/333,084.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,642.53

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