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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,828.54, 460,315.26 and 96,466.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,828.54, 460,315.26 and 96,466.48 is: 144,722.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,828.54 : 460,315.26 = 96,466.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,828.54/460,315.26 = 96,466.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,828.54x = 460,315.26 × 96,466.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,828.54x = 44,404,992,822.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,404,992,822.48/306,828.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,722.50

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