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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,315.70, 465,473.55 and 152,851.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,315.70, 465,473.55 and 152,851.70 is: 229,277.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,315.70 : 465,473.55 = 152,851.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,315.70/465,473.55 = 152,851.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,315.70x = 465,473.55 × 152,851.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,315.70x = 71,148,423,422.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,148,423,422.54/310,315.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,277.55

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