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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,904, 461,869.44 and 97,557.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,904, 461,869.44 and 97,557.44 is: 146,340.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,904 : 461,869.44 = 97,557.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,904/461,869.44 = 97,557.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,904x = 461,869.44 × 97,557.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,904x = 45,058,800,180.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,058,800,180.63/307,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,340.42

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