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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,265.36, 468,472.56 and 101,903.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,265.36, 468,472.56 and 101,903.68 is: 152,879.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,265.36 : 468,472.56 = 101,903.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,265.36/468,472.56 = 101,903.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,265.36x = 468,472.56 × 101,903.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,265.36x = 47,739,077,843.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,739,077,843.02/312,265.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,879.84

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