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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,742.69, 544,113.38 and 96,503.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,742.69, 544,113.38 and 96,503.20 is: 144,754.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,742.69 : 544,113.38 = 96,503.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,742.69/544,113.38 = 96,503.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,742.69x = 544,113.38 × 96,503.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,742.69x = 52,508,682,332.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,508,682,332.82/362,742.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,754.63

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