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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,708.37, 544,061.87 and 96,469.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,708.37, 544,061.87 and 96,469.17 is: 144,703.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,708.37 : 544,061.87 = 96,469.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,708.37/544,061.87 = 96,469.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,708.37x = 544,061.87 × 96,469.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,708.37x = 52,485,197,268.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,485,197,268.72/362,708.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,703.57

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