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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,179.80, 543,269.70 and 95,981.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,179.80, 543,269.70 and 95,981.40 is: 143,972.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,179.80 : 543,269.70 = 95,981.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,179.80/543,269.70 = 95,981.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,179.80x = 543,269.70 × 95,981.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,179.80x = 52,143,786,383.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,143,786,383.58/362,179.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,972.10

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