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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,177.40, 468,218.58 and 101,815

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,177.40, 468,218.58 and 101,815 is: 152,707.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,177.40 : 468,218.58 = 101,815 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,177.40/468,218.58 = 101,815/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,177.40x = 468,218.58 × 101,815
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,177.40x = 47,671,674,722.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,671,674,722.70/312,177.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,707.00

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