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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,419.80, 543,629.70 and 96,221.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,419.80, 543,629.70 and 96,221.40 is: 144,332.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,419.80 : 543,629.70 = 96,221.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,419.80/543,629.70 = 96,221.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,419.80x = 543,629.70 × 96,221.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,419.80x = 52,308,810,815.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,308,810,815.58/362,419.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,332.10

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