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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,294.84, 464,014.70 and 96,051.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,294.84, 464,014.70 and 96,051.86 is: 144,100.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,294.84 : 464,014.70 = 96,051.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,294.84/464,014.70 = 96,051.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,294.84x = 464,014.70 × 96,051.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,294.84x = 44,569,475,712.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,569,475,712.58/309,294.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,100.29

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