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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,356.47, 543,561.44 and 96,111.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,356.47, 543,561.44 and 96,111.09 is: 144,173.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,356.47 : 543,561.44 = 96,111.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,356.47/543,561.44 = 96,111.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,356.47x = 543,561.44 × 96,111.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,356.47x = 52,242,281,999.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,242,281,999.81/362,356.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,173.72

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