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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,865.68, 464,762.88 and 96,649.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,865.68, 464,762.88 and 96,649.92 is: 144,963.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,865.68 : 464,762.88 = 96,649.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,865.68/464,762.88 = 96,649.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,865.68x = 464,762.88 × 96,649.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,865.68x = 44,919,295,170.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,919,295,170.97/309,865.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,963.76

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