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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,652.53, 543,978.18 and 96,413.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,652.53, 543,978.18 and 96,413.09 is: 144,619.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,652.53 : 543,978.18 = 96,413.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,652.53/543,978.18 = 96,413.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,652.53x = 543,978.18 × 96,413.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,652.53x = 52,446,614,506.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,446,614,506.49/362,652.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,619.47

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