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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,954.80, 478,432.20 and 97,338.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,954.80, 478,432.20 and 97,338.80 is: 146,008.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,954.80 : 478,432.20 = 97,338.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,954.80/478,432.20 = 97,338.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,954.80x = 478,432.20 × 97,338.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,954.80x = 46,570,016,229.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,570,016,229.36/318,954.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,008.20

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