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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,917.76, 545,801.28 and 97,614.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,917.76, 545,801.28 and 97,614.96 is: 146,402.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,917.76 : 545,801.28 = 97,614.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,917.76/545,801.28 = 97,614.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,917.76x = 545,801.28 × 97,614.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,917.76x = 53,278,370,115.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,278,370,115.15/363,917.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,402.23

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