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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,768.87, 464,466.15 and 138,959.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,768.87, 464,466.15 and 138,959.31 is: 208,355.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,768.87 : 464,466.15 = 138,959.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,768.87/464,466.15 = 138,959.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,768.87x = 464,466.15 × 138,959.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,768.87x = 64,541,895,722.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,541,895,722.36/309,768.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,355.01

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