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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,610.22, 459,989.38 and 96,248.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,610.22, 459,989.38 and 96,248.16 is: 144,395.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,610.22 : 459,989.38 = 96,248.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,610.22/459,989.38 = 96,248.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,610.22x = 459,989.38 × 96,248.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,610.22x = 44,273,131,444.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,273,131,444.54/306,610.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,395.49

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