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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,998.94, 481,497.29 and 96,358.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,998.94, 481,497.29 and 96,358.47 is: 144,537.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,998.94 : 481,497.29 = 96,358.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,998.94/481,497.29 = 96,358.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,998.94x = 481,497.29 × 96,358.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,998.94x = 46,396,342,173.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,396,342,173.55/320,998.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,537.37

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