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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,282.28, 465,035.43 and 132,581.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,282.28, 465,035.43 and 132,581.24 is: 198,706.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,282.28 : 465,035.43 = 132,581.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,282.28/465,035.43 = 132,581.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,282.28x = 465,035.43 × 132,581.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,282.28x = 61,654,973,953.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,654,973,953.33/310,282.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,706.07

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