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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,347.03, 468,461.42 and 152,262.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,347.03, 468,461.42 and 152,262.15 is: 228,364.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,347.03 : 468,461.42 = 152,262.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,347.03/468,461.42 = 152,262.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,347.03x = 468,461.42 × 152,262.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,347.03x = 71,328,942,239.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,328,942,239.94/312,347.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,364.40

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