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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,972.06, 462,001.82 and 94,757.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,972.06, 462,001.82 and 94,757.62 is: 142,149.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,972.06 : 462,001.82 = 94,757.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,972.06/462,001.82 = 94,757.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,972.06x = 462,001.82 × 94,757.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,972.06x = 43,778,192,898.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,778,192,898.87/307,972.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,149.88

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