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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,663.73, 542,518.11 and 95,424.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,663.73, 542,518.11 and 95,424.52 is: 143,142.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,663.73 : 542,518.11 = 95,424.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,663.73/542,518.11 = 95,424.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,663.73x = 542,518.11 × 95,424.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,663.73x = 51,769,527,525.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,769,527,525.47/361,663.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,142.72

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