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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,721.40, 461,535.93 and 97,332

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,721.40, 461,535.93 and 97,332 is: 145,983.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,721.40 : 461,535.93 = 97,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,721.40/461,535.93 = 97,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,721.40x = 461,535.93 × 97,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,721.40x = 44,922,215,138.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,922,215,138.76/307,721.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,983.40

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