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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,991.68, 481,486.37 and 96,351.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,991.68, 481,486.37 and 96,351.14 is: 144,526.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,991.68 : 481,486.37 = 96,351.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,991.68/481,486.37 = 96,351.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,991.68x = 481,486.37 × 96,351.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,991.68x = 46,391,761,365.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,391,761,365.92/320,991.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,526.37

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