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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,898.79, 545,773.01 and 97,596

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,898.79, 545,773.01 and 97,596 is: 146,373.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,898.79 : 545,773.01 = 97,596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,898.79/545,773.01 = 97,596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,898.79x = 545,773.01 × 97,596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,898.79x = 53,265,262,195.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,265,262,195.98/363,898.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,373.84

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