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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,696.88, 544,044.36 and 96,457.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,696.88, 544,044.36 and 96,457.44 is: 144,685.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,696.88 : 544,044.36 = 96,457.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,696.88/544,044.36 = 96,457.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,696.88x = 544,044.36 × 96,457.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,696.88x = 52,477,126,212.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,477,126,212.04/362,696.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,685.90

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