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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,464.80, 543,697.20 and 96,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,464.80, 543,697.20 and 96,266.40 is: 144,399.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,464.80 : 543,697.20 = 96,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,464.80/543,697.20 = 96,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,464.80x = 543,697.20 × 96,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,464.80x = 52,339,772,134.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,339,772,134.08/362,464.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,399.60

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