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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,087.63, 499,635.69 and 96,430.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,087.63, 499,635.69 and 96,430.53 is: 144,647.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,087.63 : 499,635.69 = 96,430.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,087.63/499,635.69 = 96,430.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,087.63x = 499,635.69 × 96,430.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,087.63x = 48,180,134,393.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,180,134,393.62/333,087.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,647.02

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