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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,212.28, 464,969.50 and 157,982.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,212.28, 464,969.50 and 157,982.28 is: 236,795.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,212.28 : 464,969.50 = 157,982.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,212.28/464,969.50 = 157,982.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,212.28x = 464,969.50 × 157,982.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,212.28x = 73,456,941,740.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,456,941,740.46/310,212.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,795.72

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