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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,232.54, 543,323.16 and 95,987.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,232.54, 543,323.16 and 95,987.16 is: 143,973.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,232.54 : 543,323.16 = 95,987.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,232.54/543,323.16 = 95,987.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,232.54x = 543,323.16 × 95,987.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,232.54x = 52,152,047,090.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,152,047,090.63/362,232.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,973.94

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