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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,736.60, 469,237.74 and 154,968.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,736.60, 469,237.74 and 154,968.04 is: 232,517.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,736.60 : 469,237.74 = 154,968.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,736.60/469,237.74 = 154,968.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,736.60x = 469,237.74 × 154,968.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,736.60x = 72,716,852,861.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,716,852,861.83/312,736.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,517.89

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