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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,262.89, 460,894.34 and 96,917.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,262.89, 460,894.34 and 96,917.23 is: 145,375.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,262.89 : 460,894.34 = 96,917.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,262.89/460,894.34 = 96,917.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,262.89x = 460,894.34 × 96,917.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,262.89x = 44,668,601,845.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,668,601,845.54/307,262.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,375.84

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