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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,805.12, 476,704.44 and 96,189.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,805.12, 476,704.44 and 96,189.12 is: 144,282.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,805.12 : 476,704.44 = 96,189.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,805.12/476,704.44 = 96,189.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,805.12x = 476,704.44 × 96,189.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,805.12x = 45,853,780,583.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,853,780,583.69/317,805.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,282.70

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