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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,989.07, 481,482.42 and 96,348.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,989.07, 481,482.42 and 96,348.53 is: 144,522.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,989.07 : 481,482.42 = 96,348.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,989.07/481,482.42 = 96,348.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,989.07x = 481,482.42 × 96,348.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,989.07x = 46,390,120,980.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,390,120,980.43/320,989.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,522.43

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