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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,408.11, 459,686.00 and 96,046.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,408.11, 459,686.00 and 96,046.05 is: 144,092.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,408.11 : 459,686.00 = 96,046.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,408.11/459,686.00 = 96,046.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,408.11x = 459,686.00 × 96,046.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,408.11x = 44,151,024,060.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,151,024,060.07/306,408.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,092.22

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