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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,445.16, 459,667.74 and 96,099.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,445.16, 459,667.74 and 96,099.50 is: 144,149.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,445.16 : 459,667.74 = 96,099.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,445.16/459,667.74 = 96,099.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,445.16x = 459,667.74 × 96,099.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,445.16x = 44,173,839,980.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,173,839,980.13/306,445.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,149.25

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