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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,518.74, 468,799.98 and 154,704.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,518.74, 468,799.98 and 154,704.82 is: 232,068.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,518.74 : 468,799.98 = 154,704.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,518.74/468,799.98 = 154,704.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,518.74x = 468,799.98 × 154,704.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,518.74x = 72,525,616,521.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,525,616,521.90/312,518.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,068.06

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