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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,780.96, 464,484.48 and 138,971.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,780.96, 464,484.48 and 138,971.54 is: 208,373.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,780.96 : 464,484.48 = 138,971.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,780.96/464,484.48 = 138,971.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,780.96x = 464,484.48 × 138,971.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,780.96x = 64,550,121,169.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,550,121,169.28/309,780.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,373.43

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