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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,211.60, 543,293.10 and 95,966.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,211.60, 543,293.10 and 95,966.40 is: 143,943.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,211.60 : 543,293.10 = 95,966.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,211.60/543,293.10 = 95,966.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,211.60x = 543,293.10 × 95,966.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,211.60x = 52,137,882,951.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,137,882,951.84/362,211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,943.16

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