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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,585.98, 564,878.50 and 96,103.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,585.98, 564,878.50 and 96,103.24 is: 144,154.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,585.98 : 564,878.50 = 96,103.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,585.98/564,878.50 = 96,103.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,585.98x = 564,878.50 × 96,103.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,585.98x = 54,286,654,056.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,286,654,056.34/376,585.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,154.74

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