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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,012.86, 468,089.28 and 98,793.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,012.86, 468,089.28 and 98,793.53 is: 148,212.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,012.86 : 468,089.28 = 98,793.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,012.86/468,089.28 = 98,793.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,012.86x = 468,089.28 × 98,793.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,012.86x = 46,244,189,985.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,244,189,985.91/312,012.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,212.45

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