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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,604.87, 543,863.97 and 96,385.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,604.87, 543,863.97 and 96,385.82 is: 144,567.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,604.87 : 543,863.97 = 96,385.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,604.87/543,863.97 = 96,385.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,604.87x = 543,863.97 × 96,385.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,604.87x = 52,420,771,997.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,420,771,997.59/362,604.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,567.20

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