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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,446.52, 542,123.52 and 95,227.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,446.52, 542,123.52 and 95,227.60 is: 142,829.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,446.52 : 542,123.52 = 95,227.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,446.52/542,123.52 = 95,227.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,446.52x = 542,123.52 × 95,227.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,446.52x = 51,625,121,713.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,625,121,713.15/361,446.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,829.21

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