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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,287.64, 463,989.78 and 98,869.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,287.64, 463,989.78 and 98,869.08 is: 148,322.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,287.64 : 463,989.78 = 98,869.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,287.64/463,989.78 = 98,869.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,287.64x = 463,989.78 × 98,869.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,287.64x = 45,874,242,678.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,874,242,678.00/309,287.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,322.26

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