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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,822.31, 460,259.72 and 93,638.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,822.31, 460,259.72 and 93,638.18 is: 140,465.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,822.31 : 460,259.72 = 93,638.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,822.31/460,259.72 = 93,638.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,822.31x = 460,259.72 × 93,638.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,822.31x = 43,097,882,508.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,097,882,508.11/306,822.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,465.28

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