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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,619.16, 542,366.78 and 95,382.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,619.16, 542,366.78 and 95,382.29 is: 143,057.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,619.16 : 542,366.78 = 95,382.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,619.16/542,366.78 = 95,382.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,619.16x = 542,366.78 × 95,382.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,619.16x = 51,732,182,307.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,732,182,307.58/361,619.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,057.08

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