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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,571.79, 459,874.08 and 96,226.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,571.79, 459,874.08 and 96,226.13 is: 144,344.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,571.79 : 459,874.08 = 96,226.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,571.79/459,874.08 = 96,226.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,571.79x = 459,874.08 × 96,226.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,571.79x = 44,251,904,155.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,251,904,155.40/306,571.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,344.34

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