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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,990.56, 481,484.68 and 96,350.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,990.56, 481,484.68 and 96,350.02 is: 144,524.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,990.56 : 481,484.68 = 96,350.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,990.56/481,484.68 = 96,350.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,990.56x = 481,484.68 × 96,350.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,990.56x = 46,391,057,103.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,391,057,103.11/320,990.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,524.68

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