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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,377.08, 543,592.16 and 96,131.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,377.08, 543,592.16 and 96,131.68 is: 144,204.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,377.08 : 543,592.16 = 96,131.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,377.08/543,592.16 = 96,131.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,377.08x = 543,592.16 × 96,131.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,377.08x = 52,256,427,575.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,256,427,575.63/362,377.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,204.56

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