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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314,731.20, 472,096.80 and 146,251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314,731.20, 472,096.80 and 146,251.20 is: 219,376.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,731.20 : 472,096.80 = 146,251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,731.20/472,096.80 = 146,251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,731.20x = 472,096.80 × 146,251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,731.20x = 69,044,723,516.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,044,723,516.16/314,731.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,376.80

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