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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,955.80, 461,933.70 and 97,593.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,955.80, 461,933.70 and 97,593.40 is: 146,390.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,955.80 : 461,933.70 = 97,593.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,955.80/461,933.70 = 97,593.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,955.80x = 461,933.70 × 97,593.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,955.80x = 45,081,680,357.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,081,680,357.58/307,955.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,390.10

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