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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,629.13, 543,943.10 and 96,389.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,629.13, 543,943.10 and 96,389.65 is: 144,584.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,629.13 : 543,943.10 = 96,389.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,629.13/543,943.10 = 96,389.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,629.13x = 543,943.10 × 96,389.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,629.13x = 52,430,482,347.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,430,482,347.95/362,629.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,584.31

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