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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,005.20, 465,007.80 and 132,712.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,005.20, 465,007.80 and 132,712.40 is: 199,068.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,005.20 : 465,007.80 = 132,712.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,005.20/465,007.80 = 132,712.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,005.20x = 465,007.80 × 132,712.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,005.20x = 61,712,301,156.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,712,301,156.72/310,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,068.60

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