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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,457.28, 459,685.20 and 96,094.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,457.28, 459,685.20 and 96,094.88 is: 144,142.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,457.28 : 459,685.20 = 96,094.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,457.28/459,685.20 = 96,094.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,457.28x = 459,685.20 × 96,094.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,457.28x = 44,173,394,131.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,173,394,131.78/306,457.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,142.09

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