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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,255.20, 466,882.80 and 153,791.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,255.20, 466,882.80 and 153,791.20 is: 230,686.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,255.20 : 466,882.80 = 153,791.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,255.20/466,882.80 = 153,791.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,255.20x = 466,882.80 × 153,791.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,255.20x = 71,802,466,071.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,802,466,071.36/311,255.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,686.80

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