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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,926, 461,902.44 and 97,579.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,926, 461,902.44 and 97,579.44 is: 146,373.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,926 : 461,902.44 = 97,579.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,926/461,902.44 = 97,579.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,926x = 461,902.44 × 97,579.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,926x = 45,072,181,429.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,072,181,429.83/307,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,373.42

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