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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,898.66, 545,772.82 and 97,595.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,898.66, 545,772.82 and 97,595.88 is: 146,373.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,898.66 : 545,772.82 = 97,595.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,898.66/545,772.82 = 97,595.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,898.66x = 545,772.82 × 97,595.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,898.66x = 53,265,178,647.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,265,178,647.98/363,898.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,373.66

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