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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,676.40, 460,014.60 and 96,335.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,676.40, 460,014.60 and 96,335.60 is: 144,503.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,676.40 : 460,014.60 = 96,335.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,676.40/460,014.60 = 96,335.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,676.40x = 460,014.60 × 96,335.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,676.40x = 44,315,782,499.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,315,782,499.76/306,676.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,503.40

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