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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,881.62, 467,621.29 and 122,361.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,881.62, 467,621.29 and 122,361.14 is: 183,462.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,881.62 : 467,621.29 = 122,361.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,881.62/467,621.29 = 122,361.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,881.62x = 467,621.29 × 122,361.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,881.62x = 57,218,675,026.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,218,675,026.51/311,881.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,462.80

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