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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,360.24, 464,031.86 and 98,995.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,360.24, 464,031.86 and 98,995.14 is: 148,489.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,360.24 : 464,031.86 = 98,995.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,360.24/464,031.86 = 98,995.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,360.24x = 464,031.86 × 98,995.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,360.24x = 45,936,898,450.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,936,898,450.18/309,360.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,489.99

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