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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,836.83, 523,161.57 and 96,057.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,836.83, 523,161.57 and 96,057.15 is: 144,059.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,836.83 : 523,161.57 = 96,057.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,836.83/523,161.57 = 96,057.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,836.83x = 523,161.57 × 96,057.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,836.83x = 50,253,407,261.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,253,407,261.76/348,836.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,059.92

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