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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,975.36, 468,012 and 134,532.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,975.36, 468,012 and 134,532.80 is: 201,820.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,975.36 : 468,012 = 134,532.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,975.36/468,012 = 134,532.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,975.36x = 468,012 × 134,532.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,975.36x = 62,962,964,793.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,962,964,793.60/311,975.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,820.31

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