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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,595, 564,891.98 and 96,112.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,595, 564,891.98 and 96,112.24 is: 144,168.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,595 : 564,891.98 = 96,112.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,595/564,891.98 = 96,112.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,595x = 564,891.98 × 96,112.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,595x = 54,293,033,555.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,293,033,555.84/376,595
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,168.23

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