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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,338.39, 543,536.08 and 96,098.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,338.39, 543,536.08 and 96,098.90 is: 144,155.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,338.39 : 543,536.08 = 96,098.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,338.39/543,536.08 = 96,098.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,338.39x = 543,536.08 × 96,098.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,338.39x = 52,233,220,158.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,233,220,158.45/362,338.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,155.91

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