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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,977.20, 466,465.80 and 142,497.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,977.20, 466,465.80 and 142,497.20 is: 213,745.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,977.20 : 466,465.80 = 142,497.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,977.20/466,465.80 = 142,497.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,977.20x = 466,465.80 × 142,497.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,977.20x = 66,470,070,395.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,470,070,395.76/310,977.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,745.80

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