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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,985.11, 565,477.30 and 96,501.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,985.11, 565,477.30 and 96,501.91 is: 144,752.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,985.11 : 565,477.30 = 96,501.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,985.11/565,477.30 = 96,501.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,985.11x = 565,477.30 × 96,501.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,985.11x = 54,569,639,511.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,569,639,511.64/376,985.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,752.77

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