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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,881.22, 464,826.87 and 96,654.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,881.22, 464,826.87 and 96,654.75 is: 144,983.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,881.22 : 464,826.87 = 96,654.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,881.22/464,826.87 = 96,654.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,881.22x = 464,826.87 × 96,654.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,881.22x = 44,927,724,913.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,927,724,913.13/309,881.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,983.70

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