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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,576.46, 542,303.02 and 95,339.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,576.46, 542,303.02 and 95,339.58 is: 142,993.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,576.46 : 542,303.02 = 95,339.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,576.46/542,303.02 = 95,339.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,576.46x = 542,303.02 × 95,339.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,576.46x = 51,702,942,159.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,702,942,159.53/361,576.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,993.11

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