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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,808.61, 542,739.04 and 95,565.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,808.61, 542,739.04 and 95,565.66 is: 143,355.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,808.61 : 542,739.04 = 95,565.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,808.61/542,739.04 = 95,565.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,808.61x = 542,739.04 × 95,565.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,808.61x = 51,867,212,291.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,867,212,291.18/361,808.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,355.39

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