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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,295.55, 468,373.22 and 143,653.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,295.55, 468,373.22 and 143,653.91 is: 215,448.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,295.55 : 468,373.22 = 143,653.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,295.55/468,373.22 = 143,653.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,295.55x = 468,373.22 × 143,653.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,295.55x = 67,283,643,674.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,283,643,674.02/312,295.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,448.61

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