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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,273.24, 468,422.82 and 90,657.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,273.24, 468,422.82 and 90,657.24 is: 135,989.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,273.24 : 468,422.82 = 90,657.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,273.24/468,422.82 = 90,657.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,273.24x = 468,422.82 × 90,657.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,273.24x = 42,465,920,014.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,465,920,014.22/312,273.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,989.62

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