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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,047.70, 468,233.55 and 145,835.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,047.70, 468,233.55 and 145,835.70 is: 218,829.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,047.70 : 468,233.55 = 145,835.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,047.70/468,233.55 = 145,835.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,047.70x = 468,233.55 × 145,835.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,047.70x = 68,285,167,527.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,285,167,527.74/312,047.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,829.26

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