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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,007.70, 465,011.55 and 99,666.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,007.70, 465,011.55 and 99,666.90 is: 149,500.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,007.70 : 465,011.55 = 99,666.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,007.70/465,011.55 = 99,666.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,007.70x = 465,011.55 × 99,666.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,007.70x = 46,346,259,652.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,346,259,652.70/310,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,500.35

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