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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,146.23, 313,462.35 and 96,674.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,146.23, 313,462.35 and 96,674.28 is: 144,892.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,146.23 : 313,462.35 = 96,674.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,146.23/313,462.35 = 96,674.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,146.23x = 313,462.35 × 96,674.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,146.23x = 30,303,746,993.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,303,746,993.36/209,146.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,892.63

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