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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,484.23, 468,748.42 and 154,670.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,484.23, 468,748.42 and 154,670.31 is: 232,016.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,484.23 : 468,748.42 = 154,670.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,484.23/468,748.42 = 154,670.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,484.23x = 468,748.42 × 154,670.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,484.23x = 72,501,463,046.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,501,463,046.73/312,484.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,016.39

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