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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,497.31, 500,259.84 and 96,840

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,497.31, 500,259.84 and 96,840 is: 145,264.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,497.31 : 500,259.84 = 96,840 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,497.31/500,259.84 = 96,840/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,497.31x = 500,259.84 × 96,840
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,497.31x = 48,445,162,905.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,445,162,905.60/333,497.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,264.03

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