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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,177.80, 543,266.70 and 95,979.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,177.80, 543,266.70 and 95,979.40 is: 143,969.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,177.80 : 543,266.70 = 95,979.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,177.80/543,266.70 = 95,979.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,177.80x = 543,266.70 × 95,979.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,177.80x = 52,142,411,905.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,142,411,905.98/362,177.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,969.10

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