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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,251.60, 543,353.10 and 96,006.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,251.60, 543,353.10 and 96,006.40 is: 144,003.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,251.60 : 543,353.10 = 96,006.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,251.60/543,353.10 = 96,006.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,251.60x = 543,353.10 × 96,006.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,251.60x = 52,165,375,059.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,165,375,059.84/362,251.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,003.16

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