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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,355.42, 543,561.66 and 96,115.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,355.42, 543,561.66 and 96,115.95 is: 144,181.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,355.42 : 543,561.66 = 96,115.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,355.42/543,561.66 = 96,115.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,355.42x = 543,561.66 × 96,115.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,355.42x = 52,244,945,334.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,244,945,334.48/362,355.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,181.49

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