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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,627.85, 543,941.17 and 96,388.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,627.85, 543,941.17 and 96,388.37 is: 144,582.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,627.85 : 543,941.17 = 96,388.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,627.85/543,941.17 = 96,388.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,627.85x = 543,941.17 × 96,388.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,627.85x = 52,429,602,752.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,429,602,752.19/362,627.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,582.39

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