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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,868.06, 470,918.74 and 145,469.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,868.06, 470,918.74 and 145,469.06 is: 218,257.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,868.06 : 470,918.74 = 145,469.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,868.06/470,918.74 = 145,469.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,868.06x = 470,918.74 × 145,469.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,868.06x = 68,504,106,444.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,504,106,444.18/313,868.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,257.65

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