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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,436.68, 468,596.16 and 152,352.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,436.68, 468,596.16 and 152,352.06 is: 228,499.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,436.68 : 468,596.16 = 152,352.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,436.68/468,596.16 = 152,352.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,436.68x = 468,596.16 × 152,352.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,436.68x = 71,391,590,284.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,391,590,284.09/312,436.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,499.39

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