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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,215.08, 459,292.92 and 92,984.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,215.08, 459,292.92 and 92,984.84 is: 139,468.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,215.08 : 459,292.92 = 92,984.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,215.08/459,292.92 = 92,984.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,215.08x = 459,292.92 × 92,984.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,215.08x = 42,707,277,531.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,707,277,531.10/306,215.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,468.24

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