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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,196.24, 499,794.36 and 96,539.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,196.24, 499,794.36 and 96,539.08 is: 144,808.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,196.24 : 499,794.36 = 96,539.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,196.24/499,794.36 = 96,539.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,196.24x = 499,794.36 × 96,539.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,196.24x = 48,249,687,703.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,249,687,703.59/333,196.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,808.62

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