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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,427.60, 543,668 and 96,182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,427.60, 543,668 and 96,182.16 is: 144,280.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,427.60 : 543,668 = 96,182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,427.60/543,668 = 96,182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,427.60x = 543,668 × 96,182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,427.60x = 52,291,162,562.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,291,162,562.88/362,427.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,280.30

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