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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,316.70, 465,561.45 and 152,550.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,316.70, 465,561.45 and 152,550.30 is: 228,867.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,316.70 : 465,561.45 = 152,550.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,316.70/465,561.45 = 152,550.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,316.70x = 465,561.45 × 152,550.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,316.70x = 71,021,538,865.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,021,538,865.94/310,316.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,867.92

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