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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,956.29, 469,414.98 and 99,718.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,956.29, 469,414.98 and 99,718.93 is: 149,572.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,956.29 : 469,414.98 = 99,718.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,956.29/469,414.98 = 99,718.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,956.29x = 469,414.98 × 99,718.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,956.29x = 46,809,559,531.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,809,559,531.57/312,956.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,572.20

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