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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,411.71, 542,144.19 and 95,170.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,411.71, 542,144.19 and 95,170.38 is: 142,762.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,411.71 : 542,144.19 = 95,170.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,411.71/542,144.19 = 95,170.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,411.71x = 542,144.19 × 95,170.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,411.71x = 51,596,068,577.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,596,068,577.09/361,411.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,762.58

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