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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,565.38, 459,867.51 and 96,211.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,565.38, 459,867.51 and 96,211.62 is: 144,323.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,565.38 : 459,867.51 = 96,211.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,565.38/459,867.51 = 96,211.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,565.38x = 459,867.51 × 96,211.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,565.38x = 44,244,598,122.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,244,598,122.47/306,565.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,323.53

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