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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,268, 468,414.96 and 90,652

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,268, 468,414.96 and 90,652 is: 135,981.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,268 : 468,414.96 = 90,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,268/468,414.96 = 90,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,268x = 468,414.96 × 90,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,268x = 42,462,752,953.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,462,752,953.92/312,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,981.76

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