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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,957.01, 481,365.80 and 96,257.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,957.01, 481,365.80 and 96,257.11 is: 144,364.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,957.01 : 481,365.80 = 96,257.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,957.01/481,365.80 = 96,257.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,957.01x = 481,365.80 × 96,257.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,957.01x = 46,334,880,760.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,334,880,760.84/320,957.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,364.76

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