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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,483.16, 467,333.10 and 98,283.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,483.16, 467,333.10 and 98,283.96 is: 147,460.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,483.16 : 467,333.10 = 98,283.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,483.16/467,333.10 = 98,283.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,483.16x = 467,333.10 × 98,283.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,483.16x = 45,931,347,707.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,931,347,707.08/311,483.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,460.13

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