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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,652.14, 459,997.68 and 96,298.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,652.14, 459,997.68 and 96,298.38 is: 144,453.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,652.14 : 459,997.68 = 96,298.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,652.14/459,997.68 = 96,298.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,652.14x = 459,997.68 × 96,298.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,652.14x = 44,297,031,387.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,297,031,387.76/306,652.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,453.68

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