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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,455, 468,762.42 and 90,839

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,455, 468,762.42 and 90,839 is: 136,281.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,455 : 468,762.42 = 90,839 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,455/468,762.42 = 90,839/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,455x = 468,762.42 × 90,839
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,455x = 42,581,909,470.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,581,909,470.38/312,455
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,281.73

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