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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,711.76, 464,775.12 and 132,260.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,711.76, 464,775.12 and 132,260.32 is: 198,479.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,711.76 : 464,775.12 = 132,260.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,711.76/464,775.12 = 132,260.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,711.76x = 464,775.12 × 132,260.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,711.76x = 61,471,306,099.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,471,306,099.24/309,711.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,479.08

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