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