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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,197.24, 499,795.88 and 96,540.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,197.24, 499,795.88 and 96,540.08 is: 144,810.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,197.24 : 499,795.88 = 96,540.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,197.24/499,795.88 = 96,540.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,197.24x = 499,795.88 × 96,540.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,197.24x = 48,250,334,238.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,250,334,238.87/333,197.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,810.13

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