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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,958.75, 468,145.49 and 114,966.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,958.75, 468,145.49 and 114,966.75 is: 172,526.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,958.75 : 468,145.49 = 114,966.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,958.75/468,145.49 = 114,966.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,958.75x = 468,145.49 × 114,966.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,958.75x = 53,821,165,512.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,821,165,512.46/311,958.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,526.55

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