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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,676.98, 467,541.99 and 98,387.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,676.98, 467,541.99 and 98,387.83 is: 147,590.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,676.98 : 467,541.99 = 98,387.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,676.98/467,541.99 = 98,387.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,676.98x = 467,541.99 × 98,387.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,676.98x = 46,000,442,414.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,000,442,414.41/311,676.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,590.12

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