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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,199.19, 459,316.67 and 92,974.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,199.19, 459,316.67 and 92,974.06 is: 139,466.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,199.19 : 459,316.67 = 92,974.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,199.19/459,316.67 = 92,974.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,199.19x = 459,316.67 × 92,974.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,199.19x = 42,704,534,022.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,704,534,022.42/306,199.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,466.51

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