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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,481.44, 545,178.87 and 97,262.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,481.44, 545,178.87 and 97,262.52 is: 145,882.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,481.44 : 545,178.87 = 97,262.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,481.44/545,178.87 = 97,262.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,481.44x = 545,178.87 × 97,262.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,481.44x = 53,025,470,746.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,025,470,746.95/363,481.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,882.20

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