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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,162, 477,245.88 and 96,546

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,162, 477,245.88 and 96,546 is: 144,819.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,162 : 477,245.88 = 96,546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,162/477,245.88 = 96,546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,162x = 477,245.88 × 96,546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,162x = 46,076,180,730.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,076,180,730.48/318,162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,819.87

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