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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,625.92, 461,436 and 97,263.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,625.92, 461,436 and 97,263.88 is: 145,894.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,625.92 : 461,436 = 97,263.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,625.92/461,436 = 97,263.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,625.92x = 461,436 × 97,263.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,625.92x = 44,881,055,731.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,881,055,731.68/307,625.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,894.91

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