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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,175.40, 468,215.58 and 101,813

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,175.40, 468,215.58 and 101,813 is: 152,704.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,175.40 : 468,215.58 = 101,813 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,175.40/468,215.58 = 101,813/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,175.40x = 468,215.58 × 101,813
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,175.40x = 47,670,432,846.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,670,432,846.54/312,175.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,704.00

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