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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,949.70, 468,086.55 and 145,737.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,949.70, 468,086.55 and 145,737.70 is: 218,682.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,949.70 : 468,086.55 = 145,737.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,949.70/468,086.55 = 145,737.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,949.70x = 468,086.55 × 145,737.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,949.70x = 68,217,857,197.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,217,857,197.94/311,949.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,682.23

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