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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,864.06, 470,912.74 and 145,465.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,864.06, 470,912.74 and 145,465.06 is: 218,251.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,864.06 : 470,912.74 = 145,465.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,864.06/470,912.74 = 145,465.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,864.06x = 470,912.74 × 145,465.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,864.06x = 68,501,349,978.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,501,349,978.86/313,864.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,251.65

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