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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,245.68, 468,358.52 and 132,283.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,245.68, 468,358.52 and 132,283.09 is: 198,420.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,245.68 : 468,358.52 = 132,283.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,245.68/468,358.52 = 132,283.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,245.68x = 468,358.52 × 132,283.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,245.68x = 61,955,911,224.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,955,911,224.70/312,245.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,420.40

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