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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,495, 467,300.88 and 145,283

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,495, 467,300.88 and 145,283 is: 217,951.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,495 : 467,300.88 = 145,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,495/467,300.88 = 145,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,495x = 467,300.88 × 145,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,495x = 67,890,873,749.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,890,873,749.04/311,495
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,951.73

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