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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,968.36, 565,452.18 and 96,485.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,968.36, 565,452.18 and 96,485.16 is: 144,727.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,968.36 : 565,452.18 = 96,485.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,968.36/565,452.18 = 96,485.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,968.36x = 565,452.18 × 96,485.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,968.36x = 54,557,744,059.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,557,744,059.65/376,968.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,727.65

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