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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,012.20, 465,018.30 and 132,719.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,012.20, 465,018.30 and 132,719.40 is: 199,079.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,012.20 : 465,018.30 = 132,719.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,012.20/465,018.30 = 132,719.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,012.20x = 465,018.30 × 132,719.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,012.20x = 61,716,949,765.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,716,949,765.02/310,012.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,079.10

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