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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,619.72, 543,934.58 and 96,378.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,619.72, 543,934.58 and 96,378.89 is: 144,569.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,619.72 : 543,934.58 = 96,378.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,619.72/543,934.58 = 96,378.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,619.72x = 543,934.58 × 96,378.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,619.72x = 52,423,807,851.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,423,807,851.45/362,619.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,569.66

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