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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,785.31, 464,726.57 and 132,293.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,785.31, 464,726.57 and 132,293.25 is: 198,460.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,785.31 : 464,726.57 = 132,293.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,785.31/464,726.57 = 132,293.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,785.31x = 464,726.57 × 132,293.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,785.31x = 61,480,187,645.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,480,187,645.19/309,785.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,460.63

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