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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,847.93, 469,271.88 and 144,318.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,847.93, 469,271.88 and 144,318.39 is: 216,477.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,847.93 : 469,271.88 = 144,318.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,847.93/469,271.88 = 144,318.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,847.93x = 469,271.88 × 144,318.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,847.93x = 67,724,562,193.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,724,562,193.87/312,847.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,477.58

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