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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,577.61, 468,353.82 and 132,519.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,577.61, 468,353.82 and 132,519.16 is: 198,561.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,577.61 : 468,353.82 = 132,519.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,577.61/468,353.82 = 132,519.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,577.61x = 468,353.82 × 132,519.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,577.61x = 62,065,854,809.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,065,854,809.19/312,577.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,561.42

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