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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,867.40, 467,801.10 and 154,403.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,867.40, 467,801.10 and 154,403.40 is: 231,605.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,867.40 : 467,801.10 = 154,403.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,867.40/467,801.10 = 154,403.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,867.40x = 467,801.10 × 154,403.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,867.40x = 72,230,080,363.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,230,080,363.74/311,867.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,605.10

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