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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,009.72, 544,540.50 and 96,768.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,009.72, 544,540.50 and 96,768.84 is: 145,160.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,009.72 : 544,540.50 = 96,768.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,009.72/544,540.50 = 96,768.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,009.72x = 544,540.50 × 96,768.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,009.72x = 52,694,552,518.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,694,552,518.02/363,009.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,160.17

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