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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,081.60, 468,122.40 and 312,081.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,081.60, 468,122.40 and 312,081.60 is: 468,122.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,081.60 : 468,122.40 = 312,081.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,081.60/468,122.40 = 312,081.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,081.60x = 468,122.40 × 312,081.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,081.60x = 146,092,387,587.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,092,387,587.84/312,081.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,122.40

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