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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,241.30, 543,361.95 and 96,042.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,241.30, 543,361.95 and 96,042.90 is: 144,064.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,241.30 : 543,361.95 = 96,042.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,241.30/543,361.95 = 96,042.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,241.30x = 543,361.95 × 96,042.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,241.30x = 52,186,057,427.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,186,057,427.66/362,241.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,064.35

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