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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,849.59, 523,287.14 and 96,150.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,849.59, 523,287.14 and 96,150.24 is: 144,228.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,849.59 : 523,287.14 = 96,150.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,849.59/523,287.14 = 96,150.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,849.59x = 523,287.14 × 96,150.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,849.59x = 50,314,183,619.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,314,183,619.16/348,849.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,228.88

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