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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,987.57, 481,480.17 and 96,347.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,987.57, 481,480.17 and 96,347.03 is: 144,520.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,987.57 : 481,480.17 = 96,347.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,987.57/481,480.17 = 96,347.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,987.57x = 481,480.17 × 96,347.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,987.57x = 46,389,181,975.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,389,181,975.99/320,987.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,520.18

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