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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,350.06, 543,552.42 and 96,102.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,350.06, 543,552.42 and 96,102.86 is: 144,161.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,350.06 : 543,552.42 = 96,102.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,350.06/543,552.42 = 96,102.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,350.06x = 543,552.42 × 96,102.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,350.06x = 52,236,939,764.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,236,939,764.54/362,350.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,161.53

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