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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,215.81, 459,294.01 and 92,985.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,215.81, 459,294.01 and 92,985.57 is: 139,469.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,215.81 : 459,294.01 = 92,985.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,215.81/459,294.01 = 92,985.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,215.81x = 459,294.01 × 92,985.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,215.81x = 42,707,715,084.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,707,715,084.97/306,215.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,469.34

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