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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,392.16, 468,212.66 and 143,680

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,392.16, 468,212.66 and 143,680 is: 215,347.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,392.16 : 468,212.66 = 143,680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,392.16/468,212.66 = 143,680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,392.16x = 468,212.66 × 143,680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,392.16x = 67,272,794,988.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,272,794,988.80/312,392.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,347.26

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