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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,336.27, 468,505.69 and 87,698.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,336.27, 468,505.69 and 87,698.57 is: 131,548.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,336.27 : 468,505.69 = 87,698.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,336.27/468,505.69 = 87,698.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,336.27x = 468,505.69 × 87,698.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,336.27x = 41,087,276,488.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,087,276,488.09/312,336.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,548.21

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