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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,779.12, 544,180.97 and 96,539.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,779.12, 544,180.97 and 96,539.89 is: 144,813.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,779.12 : 544,180.97 = 96,539.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,779.12/544,180.97 = 96,539.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,779.12x = 544,180.97 × 96,539.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,779.12x = 52,535,169,140.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,535,169,140.74/362,779.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,813.10

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