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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,794.40, 544,196.13 and 96,553.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,794.40, 544,196.13 and 96,553.27 is: 144,831.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,794.40 : 544,196.13 = 96,553.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,794.40/544,196.13 = 96,553.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,794.40x = 544,196.13 × 96,553.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,794.40x = 52,543,916,734.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,543,916,734.13/362,794.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,831.11

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