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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,541.80, 545,312.70 and 97,343.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,541.80, 545,312.70 and 97,343.40 is: 146,015.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,541.80 : 545,312.70 = 97,343.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,541.80/545,312.70 = 97,343.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,541.80x = 545,312.70 × 97,343.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,541.80x = 53,082,592,281.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,082,592,281.18/363,541.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,015.10

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