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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,782.58, 565,172.43 and 96,299.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,782.58, 565,172.43 and 96,299.38 is: 144,448.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,782.58 : 565,172.43 = 96,299.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,782.58/565,172.43 = 96,299.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,782.58x = 565,172.43 × 96,299.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,782.58x = 54,425,754,602.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,425,754,602.09/376,782.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,448.70

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