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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,994.38, 467,991.21 and 101,631.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,994.38, 467,991.21 and 101,631.98 is: 152,447.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,994.38 : 467,991.21 = 101,631.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,994.38/467,991.21 = 101,631.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,994.38x = 467,991.21 × 101,631.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,994.38x = 47,562,873,294.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,562,873,294.90/311,994.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,447.85

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