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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,404.28, 477,589.14 and 96,771

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,404.28, 477,589.14 and 96,771 is: 145,151.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,404.28 : 477,589.14 = 96,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,404.28/477,589.14 = 96,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,404.28x = 477,589.14 × 96,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,404.28x = 46,216,778,666.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,216,778,666.94/318,404.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,151.25

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