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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,380.74, 468,511.51 and 152,295.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,380.74, 468,511.51 and 152,295.99 is: 228,414.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,380.74 : 468,511.51 = 152,295.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,380.74/468,511.51 = 152,295.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,380.74x = 468,511.51 × 152,295.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,380.74x = 71,352,424,241.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,352,424,241.84/312,380.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,414.93

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