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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,451.59, 465,256.25 and 141,762.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,451.59, 465,256.25 and 141,762.79 is: 212,451.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,451.59 : 465,256.25 = 141,762.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,451.59/465,256.25 = 141,762.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,451.59x = 465,256.25 × 141,762.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,451.59x = 65,956,021,029.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,956,021,029.84/310,451.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,451.87

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