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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,929.70, 468,056.55 and 145,717.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,929.70, 468,056.55 and 145,717.70 is: 218,652.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,929.70 : 468,056.55 = 145,717.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,929.70/468,056.55 = 145,717.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,929.70x = 468,056.55 × 145,717.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,929.70x = 68,204,123,935.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,204,123,935.94/311,929.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,652.23

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