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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,602, 564,902.48 and 96,119.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,602, 564,902.48 and 96,119.28 is: 144,178.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,602 : 564,902.48 = 96,119.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,602/564,902.48 = 96,119.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,602x = 564,902.48 × 96,119.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,602x = 54,298,019,647.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,298,019,647.81/376,602
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,178.79

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