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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,778.15, 544,179.51 and 96,538.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,778.15, 544,179.51 and 96,538.92 is: 144,811.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,778.15 : 544,179.51 = 96,538.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,778.15/544,179.51 = 96,538.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,778.15x = 544,179.51 × 96,538.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,778.15x = 52,534,502,181.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,534,502,181.53/362,778.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,811.65

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