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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,415.15, 543,580.50 and 96,196.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,415.15, 543,580.50 and 96,196.35 is: 144,283.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,415.15 : 543,580.50 = 96,196.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,415.15/543,580.50 = 96,196.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,415.15x = 543,580.50 × 96,196.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,415.15x = 52,290,460,031.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,290,460,031.18/362,415.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,283.32

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