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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,831.72, 544,237.55 and 96,594.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,831.72, 544,237.55 and 96,594.54 is: 144,889.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,831.72 : 544,237.55 = 96,594.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,831.72/544,237.55 = 96,594.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,831.72x = 544,237.55 × 96,594.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,831.72x = 52,570,373,631.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,570,373,631.34/362,831.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,889.14

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