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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,244.97, 460,867.46 and 96,899.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,244.97, 460,867.46 and 96,899.31 is: 145,348.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,244.97 : 460,867.46 = 96,899.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,244.97/460,867.46 = 96,899.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,244.97x = 460,867.46 × 96,899.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,244.97x = 44,657,738,390.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,657,738,390.96/307,244.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,348.97

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