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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,511, 468,766.62 and 87,895.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,511, 468,766.62 and 87,895.30 is: 131,842.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,511 : 468,766.62 = 87,895.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,511/468,766.62 = 87,895.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,511x = 468,766.62 × 87,895.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,511x = 41,202,382,694.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,202,382,694.89/312,511
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,842.98

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