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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,898, 476,848.08 and 96,282

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,898, 476,848.08 and 96,282 is: 144,423.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,898 : 476,848.08 = 96,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,898/476,848.08 = 96,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,898x = 476,848.08 × 96,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,898x = 45,911,886,838.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,911,886,838.56/317,898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,423.33

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