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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,672.90, 469,009.35 and 146,784.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,672.90, 469,009.35 and 146,784.90 is: 220,177.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,672.90 : 469,009.35 = 146,784.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,672.90/469,009.35 = 146,784.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,672.90x = 469,009.35 × 146,784.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,672.90x = 68,843,490,538.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,843,490,538.82/312,672.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,177.35

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