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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,348.48, 468,554.16 and 87,709.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,348.48, 468,554.16 and 87,709.44 is: 131,572.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,348.48 : 468,554.16 = 87,709.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,348.48/468,554.16 = 87,709.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,348.48x = 468,554.16 × 87,709.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,348.48x = 41,096,622,983.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,096,622,983.27/312,348.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,572.99

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