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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,875.52, 467,870.99 and 98,697.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,875.52, 467,870.99 and 98,697.08 is: 148,063.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,875.52 : 467,870.99 = 98,697.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,875.52/467,870.99 = 98,697.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,875.52x = 467,870.99 × 98,697.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,875.52x = 46,177,501,205.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,177,501,205.90/311,875.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,063.89

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