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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,867.14, 467,858.37 and 98,688.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,867.14, 467,858.37 and 98,688.72 is: 148,051.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,867.14 : 467,858.37 = 98,688.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,867.14/467,858.37 = 98,688.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,867.14x = 467,858.37 × 98,688.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,867.14x = 46,172,342,598.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,172,342,598.25/311,867.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,051.32

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