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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,517.71, 464,343.40 and 96,281.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,517.71, 464,343.40 and 96,281.56 is: 144,443.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,517.71 : 464,343.40 = 96,281.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,517.71/464,343.40 = 96,281.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,517.71x = 464,343.40 × 96,281.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,517.71x = 44,707,707,628.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,707,707,628.49/309,517.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,443.13

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