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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,564.93, 462,680.98 and 139,993.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,564.93, 462,680.98 and 139,993.28 is: 209,914.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,564.93 : 462,680.98 = 139,993.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,564.93/462,680.98 = 139,993.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,564.93x = 462,680.98 × 139,993.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,564.93x = 64,772,227,983.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,772,227,983.81/308,564.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,914.42

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