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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,725.52, 544,129.68 and 96,496.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,725.52, 544,129.68 and 96,496.88 is: 144,756.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,725.52 : 544,129.68 = 96,496.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,725.52/544,129.68 = 96,496.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,725.52x = 544,129.68 × 96,496.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,725.52x = 52,506,816,435.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,506,816,435.40/362,725.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,756.33

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