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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,771.16, 544,156.02 and 96,531.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,771.16, 544,156.02 and 96,531.66 is: 144,797.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,771.16 : 544,156.02 = 96,531.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,771.16/544,156.02 = 96,531.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,771.16x = 544,156.02 × 96,531.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,771.16x = 52,528,283,909.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,528,283,909.59/362,771.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,797.30

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