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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,122.87, 543,121.66 and 95,887.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,122.87, 543,121.66 and 95,887.21 is: 143,814.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,122.87 : 543,121.66 = 95,887.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,122.87/543,121.66 = 95,887.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,122.87x = 543,121.66 × 95,887.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,122.87x = 52,078,420,667.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,078,420,667.97/362,122.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,814.23

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