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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,225.90, 499,916.61 and 96,573.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,225.90, 499,916.61 and 96,573.06 is: 144,882.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,225.90 : 499,916.61 = 96,573.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,225.90/499,916.61 = 96,573.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,225.90x = 499,916.61 × 96,573.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,225.90x = 48,278,476,772.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,278,476,772.53/333,225.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,882.13

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