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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,641.63, 459,981.92 and 96,287.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,641.63, 459,981.92 and 96,287.87 is: 144,437.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,641.63 : 459,981.92 = 96,287.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,641.63/459,981.92 = 96,287.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,641.63x = 459,981.92 × 96,287.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,641.63x = 44,290,680,705.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,290,680,705.98/306,641.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,437.92

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