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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,638.40, 468,957.60 and 146,750.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,638.40, 468,957.60 and 146,750.40 is: 220,125.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,638.40 : 468,957.60 = 146,750.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,638.40/468,957.60 = 146,750.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,638.40x = 468,957.60 × 146,750.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,638.40x = 68,819,715,383.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,819,715,383.04/312,638.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,125.60

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