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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,744.26, 544,115.72 and 96,504.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,744.26, 544,115.72 and 96,504.77 is: 144,756.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,744.26 : 544,115.72 = 96,504.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,744.26/544,115.72 = 96,504.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,744.26x = 544,115.72 × 96,504.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,744.26x = 52,509,764,013.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,509,764,013.54/362,744.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,756.98

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