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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,606.51, 543,859.53 and 96,388.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,606.51, 543,859.53 and 96,388.67 is: 144,569.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,606.51 : 543,859.53 = 96,388.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,606.51/543,859.53 = 96,388.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,606.51x = 543,859.53 × 96,388.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,606.51x = 52,421,894,044.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,421,894,044.23/362,606.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,569.65

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