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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,127.57, 543,212.10 and 95,881.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,127.57, 543,212.10 and 95,881.17 is: 143,827.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,127.57 : 543,212.10 = 95,881.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,127.57/543,212.10 = 95,881.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,127.57x = 543,212.10 × 95,881.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,127.57x = 52,083,811,706.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,083,811,706.16/362,127.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,827.25

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