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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,569.78, 542,357.91 and 95,368.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,569.78, 542,357.91 and 95,368.14 is: 143,053.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,569.78 : 542,357.91 = 95,368.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,569.78/542,357.91 = 95,368.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,569.78x = 542,357.91 × 95,368.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,569.78x = 51,723,665,090.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,723,665,090.99/361,569.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,053.06

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