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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,762.81, 464,692.82 and 132,270.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,762.81, 464,692.82 and 132,270.75 is: 198,426.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,762.81 : 464,692.82 = 132,270.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,762.81/464,692.82 = 132,270.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,762.81x = 464,692.82 × 132,270.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,762.81x = 61,465,267,159.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,465,267,159.66/309,762.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,426.88

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