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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,832.40, 467,748.60 and 154,368.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,832.40, 467,748.60 and 154,368.40 is: 231,552.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,832.40 : 467,748.60 = 154,368.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,832.40/467,748.60 = 154,368.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,832.40x = 467,748.60 × 154,368.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,832.40x = 72,205,602,984.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,205,602,984.24/311,832.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,552.60

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