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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,012.14, 468,088.66 and 98,792.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,012.14, 468,088.66 and 98,792.98 is: 148,211.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,012.14 : 468,088.66 = 98,792.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,012.14/468,088.66 = 98,792.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,012.14x = 468,088.66 × 98,792.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,012.14x = 46,243,873,625.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,243,873,625.61/312,012.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,211.78

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