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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,046.44, 468,139.86 and 98,827.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,046.44, 468,139.86 and 98,827.31 is: 148,263.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,046.44 : 468,139.86 = 98,827.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,046.44/468,139.86 = 98,827.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,046.44x = 468,139.86 × 98,827.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,046.44x = 46,265,000,726.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,265,000,726.88/312,046.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,263.19

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