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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,607.20, 459,984.33 and 96,245.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,607.20, 459,984.33 and 96,245.16 is: 144,390.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,607.20 : 459,984.33 = 96,245.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,607.20/459,984.33 = 96,245.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,607.20x = 459,984.33 × 96,245.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,607.20x = 44,271,265,438.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,271,265,438.34/306,607.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,390.82

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