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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,924, 461,899.44 and 97,577.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,924, 461,899.44 and 97,577.44 is: 146,370.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,924 : 461,899.44 = 97,577.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,924/461,899.44 = 97,577.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,924x = 461,899.44 × 97,577.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,924x = 45,070,964,892.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,070,964,892.63/307,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,370.42

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