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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,411.21, 542,143.44 and 95,169.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,411.21, 542,143.44 and 95,169.88 is: 142,761.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,411.21 : 542,143.44 = 95,169.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,411.21/542,143.44 = 95,169.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,411.21x = 542,143.44 × 95,169.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,411.21x = 51,595,726,127.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,595,726,127.59/361,411.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,761.83

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