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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,176.40, 470,306.37 and 281,208.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,176.40, 470,306.37 and 281,208.90 is: 419,620.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,176.40 : 470,306.37 = 281,208.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,176.40/470,306.37 = 281,208.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,176.40x = 470,306.37 × 281,208.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,176.40x = 132,254,336,970.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,254,336,970.69/315,176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,620.05

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