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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,161.75, 477,245.51 and 96,545.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,161.75, 477,245.51 and 96,545.75 is: 144,819.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,161.75 : 477,245.51 = 96,545.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,161.75/477,245.51 = 96,545.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,161.75x = 477,245.51 × 96,545.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,161.75x = 46,076,025,697.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,076,025,697.08/318,161.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,819.50

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