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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,417.91, 543,584.63 and 96,199.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,417.91, 543,584.63 and 96,199.11 is: 144,287.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,417.91 : 543,584.63 = 96,199.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,417.91/543,584.63 = 96,199.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,417.91x = 543,584.63 × 96,199.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,417.91x = 52,292,357,134.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,292,357,134.68/362,417.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,287.45

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