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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,183.79, 460,858.71 and 93,959.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,183.79, 460,858.71 and 93,959.19 is: 140,964.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,183.79 : 460,858.71 = 93,959.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,183.79/460,858.71 = 93,959.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,183.79x = 460,858.71 × 93,959.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,183.79x = 43,301,911,448.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,301,911,448.39/307,183.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,964.18

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