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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,161, 477,244.38 and 96,545

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,161, 477,244.38 and 96,545 is: 144,818.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,161 : 477,244.38 = 96,545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,161/477,244.38 = 96,545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,161x = 477,244.38 × 96,545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,161x = 46,075,558,667.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,075,558,667.10/318,161
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,818.37

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