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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,250.20, 463,875.30 and 98,909.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,250.20, 463,875.30 and 98,909.40 is: 148,364.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,250.20 : 463,875.30 = 98,909.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,250.20/463,875.30 = 98,909.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,250.20x = 463,875.30 × 98,909.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,250.20x = 45,881,627,597.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,881,627,597.82/309,250.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,364.10

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