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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,550.63, 459,845.39 and 96,196.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,550.63, 459,845.39 and 96,196.87 is: 144,301.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,550.63 : 459,845.39 = 96,196.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,550.63/459,845.39 = 96,196.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,550.63x = 459,845.39 × 96,196.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,550.63x = 44,235,687,201.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,235,687,201.93/306,550.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,301.41

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