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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,091.96, 462,192.54 and 139,605.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,091.96, 462,192.54 and 139,605.48 is: 209,432.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,091.96 : 462,192.54 = 139,605.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,091.96/462,192.54 = 139,605.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,091.96x = 462,192.54 × 139,605.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,091.96x = 64,524,611,399.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,524,611,399.12/308,091.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,432.96

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