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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,695.44, 544,042.08 and 96,455.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,695.44, 544,042.08 and 96,455.73 is: 144,683.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,695.44 : 544,042.08 = 96,455.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,695.44/544,042.08 = 96,455.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,695.44x = 544,042.08 × 96,455.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,695.44x = 52,475,975,977.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,475,975,977.12/362,695.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,683.31

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