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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,344.32, 543,515.76 and 96,131.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,344.32, 543,515.76 and 96,131.52 is: 144,197.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,344.32 : 543,515.76 = 96,131.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,344.32/543,515.76 = 96,131.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,344.32x = 543,515.76 × 96,131.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,344.32x = 52,248,996,152.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,248,996,152.76/362,344.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,197.09

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