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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,984.86, 565,476.93 and 96,501.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,984.86, 565,476.93 and 96,501.66 is: 144,752.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,984.86 : 565,476.93 = 96,501.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,984.86/565,476.93 = 96,501.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,984.86x = 565,476.93 × 96,501.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,984.86x = 54,569,462,436.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,569,462,436.70/376,984.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,752.40

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