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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,287.70, 544,958.82 and 97,042.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,287.70, 544,958.82 and 97,042.32 is: 145,570.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,287.70 : 544,958.82 = 97,042.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,287.70/544,958.82 = 97,042.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,287.70x = 544,958.82 × 97,042.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,287.70x = 52,884,068,197.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,884,068,197.26/363,287.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,570.76

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