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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,945.16, 469,368.12 and 99,685.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,945.16, 469,368.12 and 99,685.40 is: 149,512.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,945.16 : 469,368.12 = 99,685.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,945.16/469,368.12 = 99,685.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,945.16x = 469,368.12 × 99,685.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,945.16x = 46,789,148,789.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,789,148,789.45/312,945.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,512.29

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