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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,778.08, 565,165.68 and 96,294.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,778.08, 565,165.68 and 96,294.88 is: 144,441.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,778.08 : 565,165.68 = 96,294.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,778.08/565,165.68 = 96,294.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,778.08x = 565,165.68 × 96,294.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,778.08x = 54,422,561,335.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,422,561,335.72/376,778.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,441.95

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