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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,491.03, 543,694.79 and 96,272.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,491.03, 543,694.79 and 96,272.38 is: 144,397.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,491.03 : 543,694.79 = 96,272.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,491.03/543,694.79 = 96,272.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,491.03x = 543,694.79 × 96,272.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,491.03x = 52,342,791,426.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,342,791,426.90/362,491.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,397.48

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