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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,963.36, 501,027 and 97,308.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,963.36, 501,027 and 97,308.24 is: 145,986.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,963.36 : 501,027 = 97,308.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,963.36/501,027 = 97,308.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,963.36x = 501,027 × 97,308.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,963.36x = 48,754,055,562.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,754,055,562.48/333,963.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,986.24

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