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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,164, 477,248.88 and 96,548

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,164, 477,248.88 and 96,548 is: 144,822.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,164 : 477,248.88 = 96,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,164/477,248.88 = 96,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,164x = 477,248.88 × 96,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,164x = 46,077,424,866.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,077,424,866.24/318,164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,822.87

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