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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,985.86, 565,478.43 and 96,502.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,985.86, 565,478.43 and 96,502.66 is: 144,753.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,985.86 : 565,478.43 = 96,502.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,985.86/565,478.43 = 96,502.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,985.86x = 565,478.43 × 96,502.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,985.86x = 54,570,172,667.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,570,172,667.62/376,985.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,753.90

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