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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,442.80, 543,664.20 and 96,244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,442.80, 543,664.20 and 96,244.40 is: 144,366.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,442.80 : 543,664.20 = 96,244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,442.80/543,664.20 = 96,244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,442.80x = 543,664.20 × 96,244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,442.80x = 52,324,634,730.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,324,634,730.48/362,442.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,366.60

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