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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,588.98, 564,883 and 96,106.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,588.98, 564,883 and 96,106.24 is: 144,159.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,588.98 : 564,883 = 96,106.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,588.98/564,883 = 96,106.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,588.98x = 564,883 × 96,106.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,588.98x = 54,288,781,169.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,288,781,169.92/376,588.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,159.24

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