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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,732, 460,171.84 and 96,369.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,732, 460,171.84 and 96,369.86 is: 144,577.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,732 : 460,171.84 = 96,369.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,732/460,171.84 = 96,369.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,732x = 460,171.84 × 96,369.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,732x = 44,346,695,796.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,346,695,796.74/306,732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,577.99

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